Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity At KOPA, IncKOPA, Inc is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices.As an advanced practice registered nurse, you'll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients' health. You'll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you're dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we'd like to meet you.We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of temporary placement.ResponsibilitiesExamine patients and their medical recordsOrder and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)Diagnose health conditions and illnessesPropose treatments for chronic and infectious diseasesPrescribe medicationsMaintain accurate records and schedulesInform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medicationsEducate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and preventionOversee patients' overall healthPromote good health practicesAdvance professional knowledge and conduct researchSkillsProven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year experience preferredExpertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practicesKnowledge of health and patient care regulationsExcellent communication skillsStrong ethicsTeam spirit with a positive attitudePatience and cool-headednessWillingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experienceValid nurse practitioner licenseBenefits:Competitive salary and benefits package.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement plan with employer match.Paid time off and holidays.Continuing education and professional development opportunities.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Background Screening Requirement:This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.Learn more: Employment Opportunity StatementKOPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Workplace Harassment PolicyKOPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of KOPA employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.