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Nurse Practitioner / Primary Care

SouthCoast HealthSavannah, GA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

SouthCoast Health is looking for a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner

Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physician, incumbent is responsible for diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient's health care, promoting health, and providing care in keeping with parameters established for mid-levels. As a primary care provider, extenders will provide services appropriate to their specialty.

REQUIREMENTS :    Current GA NP licensure; Current BLS / ACLS CPR Certification. Certification from an accredited credentialing body.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 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.
  • Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
  • Skilled in proper documentation in patient charts.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and establish / maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff and the public.
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards as established by clinic policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Performs patient assessments and develops management plans for patients with acute and chronic health problems.
  • Collaborates with family practice / internal medicine / pediatric physicians, as appropriate, in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
  • Initiates referrals to physician specialists and other providers as needed.
  • Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, EKGs, X-rays and other testing required for the evaluation of an illness; may perform minor office surgical procedures as allowable by established standards.
  • Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations and establishes presumptive diagnosis; documents findings.
  • Provides instructions in health maintenance and illness management to patients and their families.
  • Assures patient care needs are met and where possible exceeded.
  • Documents findings and actions in the medical record in a concise, accurate and timely manner.
  • May prescribe or administer medications and treatments as authorized by licensure or certification standards. Discusses suggested medications with primary physician or follow protocols established by supervising physician.
  • Assists in the utilization review process and quality assurance programs of the clinic as may be necessary.
  • Communicates with and assists physicians, clinical / nursing staff, coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • May be called upon to perform other related duties not specifically mentioned in this position description.

    • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

    Master's degree in Nursing. Successful completion of accredited nurse practitioner program. Minimum of three (3) years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus three years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.

    BENEFITS :

    Competitive salary, health, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and supplemental insurance. PTO, holidays, malpractice coverage, and CE reimbursement.

    EEO, DFW, MFVD

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