PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Interim HealthCare Inc. · North Charleston, SC · 4 days ago
Healthcare$60/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team in delivering high-quality care to patients. This role involves providing both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Medical Director/Primary Care Physician.
Responsibilities
- Performs health histories, physical exams, and participant teaching.
- Orders, interprets, and follows up on lab tests and results.
- Performs selected procedures and documents care in writing in EMR.
- Initiates emergency measures as indicated.
- Recognizes abnormalities that justify immediate referral for intervention by others.
- Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician approved protocols.
- Affords assessments, initiates, and coordinates participant care on a daily basis under the supervision of the attending physician.
- Makes referrals to other physicians including specialists with staff PCP approval.
- Solicits consultations from other services as needed in collaboration with attending physician and/or established protocols.
- Acts as a liaison with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, participants, and families.
- Directs participant management in conjunction with physician staff.
- Participates in provider call schedule.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
- Assists the IDT in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.
- Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates participant changes to team members.
- Evaluates and treats participants in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals when medically indicated.
- Precepts medical students and residents during their rotation.
- Encourages all clients to have Advanced Directives and provides education as needed; may discuss the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) option with the clients and/or family members and may complete the necessary forms and write DNR orders in the medical record, in collaboration with a physician.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in clinical nursing from accredited Nurse practitioner program.
- 3 years nursing experience with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
- RN license in SC and a Family certification from Nurse Practitioner program.
- 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
- High level of autonomy is required for clinical and management decisions while reporting to PCP and Director.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
- Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
- Must provide a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Must provide current DEA license, CSR, and malpractice insurance.
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- Ability to pass drug screening and backgrounds.
- Up to date required immunizations (TDP, MMR, Varicella, Flu) and physical exam or statement of good health.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay $60.00 an hr.
- Flexible Scheduling Weekly Pay
- Inspire Perks: Earned Wage Access, Banking and Card Member Discounts, Cashback, and More
Pay
$60.00 an hr.
Schedule
Flexible Scheduling