Summary
Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
- Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatments of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
- Educate patients and / or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications.
- Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals.
- Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations.
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications within scope of license.
- Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.
- Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands on training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
- Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
- Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required
- Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
- Excellent communication skills
- Works effectively in a team environment. Willing to work with multiple covering physicians in addition to collaborating physician.
- Projects a positive image and has a Patients First attitude
- Prior experience in primary / urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable
Education and Experience
- Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) in a Family or Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)
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