Nurse Practitioner

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Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed physician, provides medical services to patients using approved patient care protocols; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services. Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clinical primary patient care through interviewing, examining and establishing treating plan for patients to meet their health and wellness needs.
• Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications consistent with Medical Standards for patients and orders studies, tests, and ancillary care services as required
• Creates medically appropriate referrals
• Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice
• Documents all services in electronic patient medical record
• Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention on office visits.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by discussion and /or providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Provides routine office injections SQ, IM, or Intraarticular as per standards of care for primary care providers and Cano Health care standards.
• Consults/collaborates with Cano Health Physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues in patients with complicated medical conditions.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines, regulations and HIPAA.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• 1+ years' nursing experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Ability to work within a team and take direction
• Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; must maintain active certification throughout employment.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with eCW highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience, the ability to work independently and experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements

This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

Work will involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.

Tools & Equipment Used

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time. Cano Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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