Full Job Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct medical care and patient care management for patients. Coordinates activities of employees assigned to Provider clinic and engaged in medical services to the patients. Reports to the Medical Director.
Interprets company policy enforces medical services and safety regulations within the physician’s practice. Recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and provides direct medical care and patient care management for patients seen or assigned to provider practice. Coordinates activities of employees assigned to provider clinic and engaged in medical services to the patients. Assists administration and medical officials in preparation of department and/or organizational budget as requested. Interprets, prepares, and distributes statistical data regarding department operations. May assist in the recruitment, hiring, training of staff, evaluation of employee performance, and may be asked to participate in recommendations to transfer and/or take disciplinary actions of employees.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES
Achieve Results
- Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
- Provide leadership and direction to non-Provider clinic staff. Effect overall clinic results. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
- Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
- Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
- Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
- Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
- Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
- Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES
- Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient’s medical conditions.
- Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studiesincluding CTs & MRIs.
- Performing medical procedures.
- Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
- Write/Dictate progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
- Conducting follow-up patient care.
- Providing health education to patients and families.
- Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
- Teaching and training illness prevention.
- Actively participate in community health education.
- Performing emergency life saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
- Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
- Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
- Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
- Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned
- Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. Required: Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse License and Masters Degree in Nurse Practitioner.
2. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. English/Spanish language appreciated.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of individual and government and to work efficiently with a wide range of constituencies in the community.
4. Ability to set priorities and to make decisions on critical health care programs and issues.
5. Experience in health care setting. Experience with pediatric population appreciated.
VI. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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