Nurse Practitioner/APRN

iRecruitmd•Littleton, NH

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical care and treatment for patients in clinic facilities and/or associated nursing homes. Scope of practice is determined by the state Board of Nursing and the training and expertise of the individual practitioner. The role includes providing age-appropriate care for infant, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, working within the scope of current licensure or certification, and completing other duties, hours, and site assignments as needed. The organization is a community health organization that delivers compassionate, affordable care and emphasizes collaborative work, professional growth, and improving patients’ lives and the communities it serves.

Requirements

Active APRN license in the state of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP-BC or FNP-C).
Active DEA registration, or ability to obtain one.
Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

Obtain full and accurate patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and screening tests.
Formulate diagnoses and appropriate plans of care.
Complete and sign all documentation accurately and on time.
Consult with physicians when necessary to assist with diagnosis and/or management.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to prepare comprehensive plans of care.
Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or other therapeutic interventions.
Refer patients to specialists as needed.
Document pertinent information, including patient histories, physical examinations, assessments, interventions, and plans.
Use the EMR regularly for clinical management, internal communication, and other office tasks.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to provide age-appropriate care for infant, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Work within the scope of practice for current licensure or certification.
Perform other duties, hours, and site assignments as needed.