Per Diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine

General Summary

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories.
• Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians as needed.
• Emphasizes wellness and self-care to patients and family members.
• Researches medical findings and studies and incorporates as appropriate.
• Selects cost-effective and appropriate diagnostic fees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of nurse practitioner theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.
• Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Sets appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment.
• Able to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize accordingly.
• Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures.

Education

• Masters degree from an accredited school.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and CPR certification required.