Nurse Practitioner - Mt. Vernon, OH

About the job Nurse Practitioner - Mt. Vernon, OH Shift: Day; Flexible 1st shift, 8-16 hours a week (up to 24) Facility Location: Mt. Vernon, OH Hourly Blended Rate: $110.50 Weekly Stipend: $1,162 ($413 Weekly Meal + $749 Weekly Lodging) Gross Weekly Pay: $3,924 (*Overtime hours require recalculation of pay package) Major Duties and Responsibilities: Create and implement patient care plans. Monitor progress and intervene in chronic illnesses. Perform routine physical examinations and diagnose new conditions. Evaluate and prescribe treatment for acute and chronically ill patients. Complete discharge planning and follow-up care for patients with chronic medical issues. Perform minor surgery as training and competency allow. Evaluate the necessity for referral consultations. Order and review results of laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic testing. Inoculate or vaccinate patients against communicable diseases. Medical Records Maintenance: Document medical information according to agency guidelines, policies, and protocols. Document assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and follow-up parameters. Cooperate monthly with the institutional Chief Medical Officer for medical quality oversight. Clinical Direction: Provide clinical direction to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, phlebotomists, and other caregivers. Participation in Committees and Meetings: Attend professional institutional-specific meetings as requested. Participate in continuous quality improvement measures. Attend quarterly medical meetings. Serve as a resource for patients and families utilizing clinical expertise. Attend in-services and other continuing education offerings. Required Qualifications: Valid license as a Registered Nurse. Completion of Nurse Practitioner program and certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with a valid certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723. Apply here: or text View phone number on click.appcast.io to schedule your interview to join a team and contribute to providing high-quality healthcare services at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercury Group Staffing and Placement Services