NURSE PRACTITIONER

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds, employing more than 2,500 people and featuring an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists.

About the Role

Nurse Practitioner position within AMG Neurosurgery, focusing on diagnosis and treatment of specialty-specific patients across adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Responsibilities include assessment and management of pain, as well as outpatient and inpatient clinical duties applicable to the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care, addressing both health problems and their impact on patients and their families.
• Explain health problems, medications, and self-care strategies to ensure patient understanding.
• Deliver quality care that achieves high levels of patient satisfaction.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible documentation.
• Demonstrate consistent performance and productivity.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and ongoing education to maintain proficiency.
• Understand and prioritize excellent customer service and teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduate of an appropriate baccalaureate and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Georgia with current national certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the specialty area of practice.
• Excellent clinical skills as a Nurse Practitioner.

Skills

• Ability to work under supervision or independently as situations require.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Physical Demands

• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to lift, bend, pull, and push using proper body mechanics without limitations.
• Visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and assess patients, including detecting changes in color or respirations.
• Hearing ability to ask and answer questions and relay information.

Supervision

Clinically supervised by a Physician. Administratively supervised by the Director of Primary or Specialty Practices. Does not supervise others.

Performance Standards

• Maintain a professional image.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Assume responsibility for institutional requirements.
• Demonstrate pride in the organization and work well as a team member.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid life insurance.
• Low-cost prescriptions.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Work/life balance initiatives.
• Support for continuing education and leadership development.