What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Emerald Coast Health Alliance?
**If you are not currently living in the area please let us know your relocation plans**
Emerald Coast Health Alliance is a multi-specialty administrative office for our members that includes independent medical practices including primary care and multi-specialty physicians and facilities across the Panhandle. Your resume may be forwarded to several of our offices.
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000