Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA), Johns Island, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

POSITION TYPE : Advanced Practice Professional

SPECIALTY UNIT : Family Medicine

LOCATION : Johns Island, SC

SHIFT : Days

JOB TYPE : Full-time

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will provide direct patient care, discuss patient symptoms and concerns, perform thorough examinations to diagnose their medical problem, prescribe medication, or create a treatment plan if necessary. You will also administer treatment and observe patients' functioning over time.

Furthermore, your duties as a licensed nurse practitioner will include recording patients' medical histories, performing physical exams, administering diagnostic tests, and creating patient care plans. When required, you will collaborate with our physicians to treat more advanced illnesses or injuries.

To be successful as an NP / PA, you should be empathic but resolute in your decision-making and attentive to detail. Ultimately, will exhibit cultural competence and exceptional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities :

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Prescribing medications and treatments, performing minor procedures, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Providing patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of chronic illnesses.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient care and improve health outcomes.
• Documenting patient information in electronic health records and maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
• Keeping abreast of new research, technologies, and healthcare policies to provide evidence-based practice.
• Engaging in professional development activities to maintain licensure and certification.

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