DetailsThe Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
- Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
- Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment.
- Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician.
- Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT
Qualifications- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- State licensure in good standing
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
