FNP NURSE PRACTITIONER OBGYN PART TIME 24 hours/week

FNP Nurse Practitioner Obgyn Part Time 24 Hours/Week

Chandler Obgyn - Chandler, AZ 85224; Mesa Fp - Mesa, AZ 85209

Overview

Position Type Per Diem Job Shift 2d T/Th Chdlr, 1d Wed Mesa/CG

Description

Statement of purpose:

Health care services to the extent to which she/he is licensed and/or certified.

Essential functions:

Under the general supervision of the Director- Ob/Gyn, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.

Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories

Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action

Orders diagnostic tests such as mammograms, ultrasound, bone density scans, colonoscopies, and blood work, and interprets these test results

Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection

Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance

Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress

Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services

Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization

Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment

Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance

Instructs nurses, medical assistants, back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient care

Performs Well Woman Exams (WWE), perimenopause / menopause/ HRT management

Qualifications

Education and experience:

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program (graduation from one of these programs requires a high school diploma or equivalency)

Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona

Master of Science in Health Sciences or related field require