Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history review, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic tests

• Accurately document patient encounters, progress notes, and other relevant information in electronic medical records or other documentation systems.

• Advising patients on preventative care and optimal health practices

• Ensure quality of tests being performed

• Analyze and interpret test results i.e. pft, chest x-rays, abi’s, EKGs, etc…

• Refer patients for further diagnostic testing as needed

• Relay information between clinics and physicians as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

• Passing a national certification exam administered by organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

• State licensure as an NP

• Adult and Geriatric patient population experience

• Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines

• Detail oriented while maintaining a positive attitude

• Strong clinical skills with the ability to assess a wide range of medical conditions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment