Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Family Medicine
Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR
12d•Onsite
About The Position
The role of the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse reports to the Fayetteville Family Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Family nurse practitioner or Physician Assistants program
- Nurse Practitioner and CPR, required.
- National certification, required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual-Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
- Prescribe and dispense medications
- Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
- Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
