Nurse Practitioner for Local Clinic

Overview Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) Job Category: Primary Care Location: Your Town, OK Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 Responsibilities Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations, including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Provide quality outpatient services by appointment. Provide ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention, including periodic screening for adults. Provide well-woman gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education. Provide patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits. Maintain current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols. Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies. Complete Continuing Medical Education and maintain licensure in good standing. Maintain current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number. Maintain knowledge of the NP formulary and prescribe medications within formulary limits. Assist in community health screening and disease prevention activities. Inform Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or involvement of other agencies in patient care. Interact effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and others necessary to satisfy patient care. Qualifications Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Dedication to providing high-quality patient care Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Preferred Skills Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff #J-18808-Ljbffr