Nurse Practitioner (Family Medicine)

Overview

Join our team committed to the delivery of the highest quality healthcare service. We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner who is self-motivated, energetic, and a take-charge individual.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care services to individuals and their families in accordance with approved privileges.
• Practices in collaboration with physicians, as defined by law.
• Provides care that emphasizes health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health conditions in partnership with the patient.
• Participates in coverage of same day services including but not limited to urgent care, school-based care, and telehealth. This will include daytime coverage and a minimum of 3 shifts of evening coverage per month depending on the staffing needs of the clinic.
• Works in partnership with a physician and one or more other advanced practice providers to care for a shared panel of patients on the medical team, which includes but is not limited to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Includes patient in medical decision making.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes medication.
• Prepares and maintains medical patient reports and records.
• Participates in all required continuing education to maintain clinical skills and meet all licensure requirements.
• Attends all required SSCHC meetings including department meetings.
• Abides by all SSCHC policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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