Nurse Practitioner I - Urgent Care

Independence Health System Careers • Greensburg, PA

2d

About The Position

Essential Job Functions Evaluates and administers appropriate treatment plan for the urgent care patient in conjunction with the supervising physician. Provides patient and/or family information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states. Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth . Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• One year experience working as CRNP.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers appropriate treatment plan for the urgent care patient in conjunction with the supervising physician.
• Provides patient and/or family information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery.
• Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.
• Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees