Nurse Practitioner -PRN - Convenient Care - Cleveland, TN
US-TN-CLEVELAND
commonspirit_providers
Req #: 398358
Type: Varies
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Overview: Job Summary / Purpose The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities: Essential Key Job Responsibilities * Obtain medical histories when necessary. * Perform physical exams (within established protocol). * Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines). * Order diagnostic test. * Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines). * Provide preventive health screenings and immunizations for children and adults. * Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling. * Assist the doctor with office procedures. * Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days. * Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality. * Make follow up calls to check patients progress. * Assist doctors with phone coverage * Work closely with other nurses and key healthcare staff to assure patient flow is efficient. * Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment. * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience * Master's degree in nursing * 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required. * 1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience Required Licensure and Certifications Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of TN/GA (APRN:TN/GA) Licensed as an RN in the state of TN/GA (RN:TN/GA) American Heart Association BLS (BLS-CPR) Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training * Effective Communication * Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment. * Critical thinking skills * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal * Basic Computer skills - familiarity with Windows based software programs Summary of Essential Cognitive Functions Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively; understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
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