About the position
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with Physicians in providing primary health care services by differentiating between normal medical findings and those that require treatment, consultation or referral to a Physician. The Nurse Practitioner evaluates and monitors health status, performs diagnostic and therapeutic service, provides age appropriate education and counseling for disease prevention, disease management education, risk reduction and health maintenance, follows established medical practices for treating minor acute illness and chronic health problems, prescribes medications within the scope of his/her practice and coordinates referrals for specialty care or social service support. Support Population Health Initiative through Annual Wellness Visits; Transitional Care Management and Advance Care Planning.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Physicians to provide primary health care services.
- Differentiate between normal medical findings and those requiring treatment or referral.
- Evaluate and monitor health status.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Provide age appropriate education and counseling for disease prevention and management.
- Follow established medical practices for treating minor acute illness and chronic health problems.
- Prescribe medications within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty care or social service support.
- Support Population Health Initiative through Annual Wellness Visits, Transitional Care Management, and Advance Care Planning.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with additional training through an advanced studies program for Nurse Practitioners.
- Experience in an ambulatory care/primary care setting.
- Licensed to practice within the State of Minnesota or Wisconsin.
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty of adult, family, pediatric or OB/GYN.
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Nice-to-haves
- Family practice experience.
