The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing general and preventative care, conducting check-ups, treating illnesses, ordering lab tests and prescribing medication for children and adults. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.
Essential Functions:• Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
• Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Facilitating the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Planning and managing patient care according to the patient's needs
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends
Required Skills/Abilities:• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
• Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information
Education and Experience:• Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing
• Must have a current license to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of practice
Employee Health BenefitsAdvocare, LLC offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including multiple medical and dental plans, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
- Medical and Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, and Accident Insurance
- MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts
