Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Description

Summary

Provide primary health care to patients of the Rural Health Medical Program. The Nurse Practitioner assures that the patient needs are met professionally and privately without regard to race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree or Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner

Experience

1. Previous work experience required.
2. Licenses, Certification and/or Registrations
3. Current licensure as an RN in the State of Alabama. Preferred CRNP in the state of Alabama. National certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center. BLS certification. ACLS preferred.
4. Pediatric Experience Required.

Behavioral Responsibilities

1. Utilizes appropriate communication and displays compassion in exceeding customer expectations.
2. Applies the principle of teamwork and quality to job responsibilities and includes customer satisfaction goals.
3. Demonstrate integrity and responsibilities related to organization operations, safety, and education.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Accessible and available health services and education of and communication with patients concerning diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the health care system.
2. Treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnosis and Continuity of Care.
3. Appropriate, accurate, and complete medical record entries. Adequate and appropriate