Nurse Practitioner
About Us
MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.
About the Role
Provides direct patient care including the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and injuries. As a recognized patient-centered medical home (PCMH), every employee is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of quality, comprehensive patient-centered care as a member of the patient's care team.
Responsibilities
- Elicits and records information about patient's medical history utilizing the established electronic medical record software system
- Orders, oversees and interprets various tests, analyses and diagnostic images
- Makes diagnosis and prescribes care, treatment, and medications for patient condition
- Performs specific minor outpatient surgeries and procedures
- Documents patient charts in a timely and appropriate manner
- Adheres to all established quality protocols
- Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment
- Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, lifestyle modification and methods for prevention of disease
- Hospitalizes and treats patients in local hospitals, if required
- Supervises clinical components at site
- Assists with medical in-service training for staff
- Provides back-up coverage for other MedLink sites
- Serves on appropriate organization committees and teams
- Participates in community health promotion projects
- Pursues activities of community involvement to increase awareness of and insure the positive image of MedLink Georgia
- Attends local medical conferences and meetings
- Participates in the corporation's Quality Assurance Program and adheres to all established quality protocols
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides consultation, collaboration/supervision and direction to supportive clinical personnel.
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of the techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of physically ill patients
- Extensive knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicine
- Ability to perform physical tasks required in the examination and treatment of patients
- Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general public
- Demonstrated interest in preventive medicine and health education
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program AND completion of preceptorship in primary care.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Lexington, GA