APRN Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Ascension Health•Evansville, IN

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Nurse Practitioner for our primary care location within Ascension St. Vincent Warrick. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide care to the Boonville and Warrick County community. Position Highlights: Physician-led organization Full time; 36 patient contact hours Flexible scheduling; 4, 4 1/2, or 5 day work week

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Practitioner specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Master's degree of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.