Nurse Practitioner/ Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner/ Primary Care (Full Time)
Department: Family Practice/ Internal Medicine
Location: 455 South Main Street, Hinesville, GA

SouthCoast Health is looking for a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner


Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physician, incumbent is responsible for diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient's health care, promoting health, and providing care in keeping with parameters established for extenders. As a primary care provider, extenders will provide services appropriate to their specialty.


REQUIREMENTS: Current GA NP licensure; Current BLS/ACLS CPR Certification. Certification from an accredited credentialing body.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Skilled in proper documentation in patient charts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards as established by clinic policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient assessments and develops management plans for patients with acute and chronic health problems.
• Collaborates with family practice/internal medicine/pediatric physicians, as appropriate, in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Initiates referrals to physician specialists and other providers as needed.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, EKGs, X-rays and other testing required for the evaluation of an illness; may perform minor office surgical procedures as allowable by established standards.
• Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations and establishes presumptive diagnosis; documents findings.
• Provides instructions in health maintenance and illness management to patients and their families.
• Assures patient care needs are met and where possible exceeded.
• Documents findings and actions in the medical record in a concise, accurate and timely manner.
• May prescribe or administer medications and treatments as authorized by licensure or certification standards. Discusses suggested medications with primary physician or follow protocols established by supervising physician.
• Assists in the utilization review process and quality assurance programs of the clinic as may be necessary.
• Communicates with and assists physicians, clinical/nursing staff, coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• May be called upon to perform other related duties not specifically mentioned in this position description.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:


Master's degree in Nursing. Successful completion of accredited nurse practitioner program. Minimum of three (3) years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus three years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.


BENEFITS:


Health, HSA/ FSA, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and supplemental insurance. PTO, holidays, malpractice coverage, and CE reimbursement.


EEO, DFW, MFVD