FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements) ::: {testid="job-description-review-id"} Formal education required: - - Masters Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program - Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program with certification Experience/skills/ability required (number of years and type): - - 3-years experience as a Certified Nurse Practitioner - Knowledge of and ability to apply clinical science to practice - Expertise in implementing the clinical process to meet patient care needs - Knowledge and skills in implementing complex clinical procedures under supervision - Analytical ability to identify clinical problems, formulate and implement a plan of action - Knowledge of adult learning principles and skills in conducting educational sessions - Flexibility to work at assigned Medical Centers Further formal education which is not required but which may be desirable: - - 5-years experience as a Certified Nurse Practitioner Additional knowledge, skills and abilities which are not required but which may be desirable: - Experience in childbirth education and lactation consultation - Expertise in Adolescent Health - Able to function interdependently as well as independently - Maintain regulatory requirements and patient confidentiality at all times - Demonstrated ability to treat staff, patients and families with respect and dignity - Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to maintain a harmonious working environment - Excellent verbal and written skills Specialized training and/or certification/license: - Valid State of Michigan Registered Nurse License - Nurse Practitioner Certification - Current BCLS or CPR Certification and ACLS Certification - Valid State of Michigan Driver's License ## PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct, coordinate and participate in the care of a designated group of patients; manage patient care problems according to pre-established protocols. Obtain and document patient's health history; perform and document physical examinations and write prescriptions. Provide preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Medical Director or assigned physician. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of case management protocols of high risk/high volume clients to achieve cost effective and quality care objectives. Review caseload with physician colleague on a regular basis to assure collaboration and adherence or protocols. Order, evaluate and follow-up diagnostic tests according to established protocols. Documentation meets all standards and policies including all findings, interventions and results. Instruct and counsel individuals and/or families or groups about health or defined health problems; participates in formal patient education programs and design, implement and evaluate patient health teaching education plans. Administer medications, treatments and immunizations as necessary according to agency policies and procedures. Manage and establish treatment plans for benign gynecological diseases and low risk obstetrical patients. Utilize community resources in planning appropriate patient care and act as a liaison by relaying information necessary for c :::