Nurse Practitioner/ Allergy

SouthCoast Health is looking for a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner for our Allergy Department To Work Wednesdays in Hinesville

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

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 and other testing required for the evaluation of an illness;
• Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations and establishes presumptive diagnosis; documents findings.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in Nursing. Successful completion of accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty of family practice/internal medicine (as required to perform duties. Minimum of three (3) years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus three years of nurse practitioner experience preferred).

REQUIREMENTS:

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

EEO, DFW, MFVD