NURSE PRACTITIONER/ PHYSICIAN ASSIST - NEPHROLOGY

Toledo Clinic • Perrysburg, OH

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About The Position

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.

Requirements

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Active and appropriate state NP licensure.
• BLS or CPR certification.
• Knowledge of nurse practitioner theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to staff in regards to patient care.
• Round in area hospitals and outpatient dialysis centers under direction & supervision of Nephrologist.
• Obtain medical histories.
• Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians as needed.
• Emphasizes wellness and self-care to patients and family members.
• Researches medical findings and studies and incorporates as appropriate.
• Selects cost-effective and appropriate diagnostic fees.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level