ACP Nurse Practitioner

Description

Position Summary

The ACP Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.  This is a part-time position consisting of 4 hours/2 days per week, 3 weeks a month.   

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays and laboratory tests.
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the employment agreement.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Education / Training / Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Current state licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
• Current state RN license.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move equipment.

• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.*
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).