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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients.

• Performs a complete physical exam, obtain a complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plan.

• Provides medical services and health education to patients under the supervision of the preceptor.

• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the preceptor, which may include the following: securing, recording and evaluating the health, psychosocial and developmental history of patients, ordering laboratory and x-ray studies, carrying out prescription drug orders under protocols, management of common or chronic illnesses, referrals, etc.

• Administers or gives orders to nursing support to administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.

• Functions as a patient advocate, conducts follow-up care and coordinate care with other health care providers and makes appropriate referrals for continuity of care.

• Maintains accurate and complete medical records in a timely fashion. Documents the processes of nursing care delivered.

• Demonstrates effective guest excellence skills with patients, families, and guest.

• Provide educational counseling that will enhance patient care and preventative knowledge.

• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.

• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. 

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JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• BSN and a Master's Degree in Nursing with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program as approved by the state in which your position is hired to work in.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• RN license, APN license and certification for ACNP or NCCPA certification for PA

• Current DEA License issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency

• If you are in a state that requires you to work a certain number of hours with your supervising physician, (Example: Missouri requires you to work 1000 hours with your supervising physician before applying for your BNDD and DEA) you must supply a copy to Human Resources and your Director as soon as the requirements are met and DEA is received)

• Current BLS required.

• Providers who require hospital privileges where ACLS is required by delineation of privileges, or who work in a clinic setting that requires ACLS, must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association as a condition of employment.

• Responsible for Continuing Education units annually

• DOT certification preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer two years of experience in a clinical setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nurse practitioner principles and techniques. 

• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team environment with a diverse set of employees, patients and families.

• Possesses computer skills sufficient to conduct word processing for document development and patient record documentation.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.