Nurse Practitioner/ Primary Care (Full Time)
Department: Family Practice/ Internal Medicine
Location: 455 South Main Street, Hinesville, GA
Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physician, incumbent is responsible for diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient's health care, promoting health, and providing care in keeping with parameters established for extenders. As a primary care provider, extenders will provide services appropriate to their specialty.
REQUIREMENTS: Current GA NP licensure; Current BLS/ACLS CPR Certification. Certification from an accredited credentialing body.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
- Skilled in proper documentation in patient charts.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards as established by clinic policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs patient assessments and develops management plans for patients with acute and chronic health problems.
- Collaborates with family practice/internal medicine/pediatric physicians, as appropriate, in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
- Initiates referrals to physician specialists and other providers as needed.
- Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, EKGs, X-rays and other testing required for the evaluation of an illness; may perform minor office surgical procedures as allowable by established standards.
- Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations and establishes presumptive diagnosis; documents findings.
- Provides instructions in health maintenance and illness management to patients and their families.
- Assures patient care needs are met and where possible exceeded.
- Documents findings and actions in the medical record in a concise, accurate and timely manner.
- May prescribe or administer medications and treatments as authorized by licensure or certification standards. Discusses suggested medications with primary physician or follow protocols established by supervising physician.
- Assists in the utilization review process and quality assurance programs of the clinic as may be necessary.
- Communicates with and assists physicians, clinical/nursing staff, coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
- May be called upon to perform other related duties not specifically mentioned in this position description.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in nursing. Successful completion of accredited nurse practitioner program. Minimum of three (3) years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus three years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.
BENEFITS:
Health, HSA/ FSA, dental, vision, life, short- & long-term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and supplemental insurance. PTO, holidays, malpractice coverage, and CE reimbursement.
