Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for provision of quality care.

The NP will oversee the complete visit and evaluation of patients by RNs &LPNs, with advanced training.

Patient evaluations are supported by advanced technologies allowing transmission of data including otoscopy, lung and heart sounds, and visualization of the oropharynx

•Assuring delivery of quality care services to patients in a respectful and culturally competent manner

•Contributes to physician’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberation

•Assess patient health by interviewing patients; evaluating the physical exam information provided by the LPN

•Throughout the treatment process, maintain patient medical records and documentation consistent with state regulations, standards, and policy through our HealthPoint and Athena EMR system

•Directs therapeutic treatments and prescribing of medication

•Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; providing patient education information; and promoting wellness and maintenance of health

•Provides comprehensive case management services that include emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention

•Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans

•Communicates with community’s resources to ascertain adequate assistance for patients in need

•Complies with all State and Federal applicable regulations to maintain an ethical and compliant environment

•Maintains professional education and a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local legal professional requirements

•Reviews information and documentation provided by RNs & LPNs

•Maintains a working relationship with program medical directors and advises on program needs and continuous improvement

•Contributes to a team atmosphere in delivery of care

Should be willing to get Hepatitis B Vaccines (series of 3 shots) OR Sign a declination form within 10 days of hire as this is an OSHA Regulation