Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner- FNPSchool-based Health ClinicLocation: Lexington, GA Job Type: Full-time Company: MedLink GeorgiaAbout Us:MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.SUMMARYProvides direct patient care including the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and injuries. As a recognized patient-centered medical home (PCMH), every employee is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of quality, comprehensive patient-centered care as a member of the patients care team. By performing the job expectations described below you will be an active member of the care team, thereby patients are assured access to team-based, coordinated, comprehensive, quality care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to, the following)Elicits and records information about patient's medical history utilizing the established electronic medical record software systemOrders, oversees and interprets various tests, analyses and diagnostic imagesMakes diagnosis and prescribes care, treatment, and medications for patient conditionPerforms specific minor outpatient surgeries and proceduresDocuments patient charts in a timely and appropriate mannerAdheres to all established quality protocolsRefers patients to medical specialists or other practitioner for specialized treatmentAdvises patients concerning diet, hygiene, lifestyle modification and methods for prevention of diseaseHospitalizes and treats patients in local hospitals, if requiredSupervises clinical components at siteAssists with medical in-service training for staffProvides back-up coverage for other MedLink sitesServes on appropriate organization committees and teamsParticipates in community health promotion projectsPursues activities of community involvement to increase awareness of and insure the positive image of MedLink Georgia and the medical center to which (s)he is assignedAttends local medical conferences and meetingsParticipates in the corporation's Quality Assurance Program and adheres to all established quality protocolsOther duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides consultation, collaboration/supervision and direction to supportive clinical personnel.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Thorough knowledge of the techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of physically ill patientsExtensive knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicineAbility to perform physical tasks required in the examination and treatment of patientsAbility to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general publicDemonstrated interest in preventive medicine and health educationEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEPhysicians: Graduation from an approved school of medicine and internship AND completion of an approved residency program and eligible for board certification.Physician Assistant: Graduate of approved Physician Assistant program AND completion of preceptorship in primary care Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner program AND completion of preceptorship in primary care