Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner responsible for managing health problems and coordinating healthcare for patients in accordance with state and federal regulations and nursing standards of care. This includes assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of a plan of care and treatment, implementation of the treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general medical direction of a physician, guided by internal policies, protocols, and physician-approved guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management for patients with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through standardized procedures. Employees are expected to display helpful and pleasant behavior.

Requirements

MSN from accredited nursing program
Two years of clinical experience
Current APN license in the state you are providing care
Current Prescriptive Authority
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and stretch
Ability to lift, hold and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone
Ability to operate a PC/laptop and other office equipment
Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and information security
Must be able to see with or without corrective eye wear
Must be able to hear clearly with or without assistance of a hearing aide
Considerable knowledge of professional nursing and basic medical theory and practice
Considerable knowledge of the nurse practitioner guidelines, rules, regulations
Ability to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings
Ability to follow patients through periods of illness in an independent or collaborative relationship with a physician
Ability to coordinate preventive services and collaborate in the ongoing care of patients
Ability to act as a medical consultant to other nursing personnel
Possesses problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job
Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Able to handle emergency or crisis situations
May be occasionally subject to irregular hours
May be exposed to respiratory risks and safety sensitive situations
May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary
Attire is professional, neat, clean and appropriate for work performed.

Responsibilities

Manages health problems and coordinates healthcare for patients.
Assesses health status, diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and evaluates patient status.
Provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints.
Communicates effectively with patients, peers, staff, leaders, and administration.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.
Follows through on problems using the appropriate chain of command.
Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
Communicates appropriate information to lead staff, supervisor, office manager, or physician in a timely manner.
Obtains appropriate continuing medical education and maintains licensure, national certification, and State Board recognition.
Demonstrates population-appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, medical staff, and the public.
Reads and understands oral and written instructions and follows written protocols.
Follows company policies to ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies.
Utilizes universal precautions in handling infectious materials.
Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints.
Obtains a complete medical history and performs physical assessments.
Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates findings to develop an assessment and initiate a treatment plan or referral.
Performs routine therapeutic duties such as providing first aid, wound care, suturing, and incision and drainage procedures.
Collaborates and consults with the physician as indicated in Nurse Practitioner protocols.
Develops a plan of care, including prescribing medications and treatments, providing follow-up care, and evaluating effectiveness.
Promotes healthy living through education and primary prevention.
Provides patient education regarding medications, treatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.
Provides appropriate documentation in the medical chart.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Identifies challenges in work processes and recommends ways to eliminate organizational barriers.
Works toward continuous improvement based on customer needs.
Contributes new ideas and makes helpful suggestions for changes.
Works effectively as part of the team, participates and supports department goals.