Nurse Practitioner, Specialty

Responsibilities

• Appropriately prescribes pharmaceuticals according to age, chronic medical conditions, allergies, drug interactions, and duration of therapy.
• Performs routine and specialty physical exams and documents specific age-related preventative health screenings.
• Educates and counsels patients to promote wellness.
• Addresses and provides resources for health risk behaviors.
• Interprets diagnostic tests for patients and provides appropriate referrals or consultations.
• Performs technical and surgical procedures for patients as necessary.
• Completes patient discharge planning and education; writes appropriate orders and prescriptions.
• Provides patient education and counseling to promote wellness.
• Evaluates patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes.
• Documents patient’s response to interventions.
• Upholds the professional code of ethics.
• Keeps all licenses/certifications up to date (including ACLS and PALS, if applicable).
• Provides agreed upon coverage to care for patients in the appropriate settings (ex. ambulatory office and/or hospital) during business hours and evenings/weekends, as mutually agreed upon and per medical staff bylaws.

Qualifications

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Master Degree Nurse Practitioner
• NP - CSR (if Required By Defined Job Duties)

Required: No experience necessary. Preferred: Three (3) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in specific area of practice.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!