Nurse Practitioner - Exempt

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS•Chesterton, IN

About The Position

Provides medical services within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing, in accordance with specialty for patients of all ages, under the supervision of the Physician. Must meet credentialing requirements for NSHC, as applicable, and must demonstrate clinical competency in the area of Medicine. These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have reliable transportation
RN license
APRN License
CSR License
CRS Certification
Federal DEA License
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.
Master's degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Assessment of health status:
Obtains a relevant health and medical history
Identifies medical health risks and needs
Updates and records changes in health status
Formulates Diagnosis and implements appropriate treatment plan designed to maximize the health of patients:
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests
Determines treatment plan of care
Prescribes appropriate pharmacological agents
Prescribes non-pharmacological agents
Develops a client education plan
Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
Maintains a process for systematic evaluation of client status by:
Scheduling return appointments for follow-up care, as necessary, according to best practice standards of care
Determining the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client outcomes
Reassessment and modification of care plan as necessary to achieve goals
Seeks to promote maximal health among clinic patients by:
Providing educational opportunities for each patient
Incorporating patient’s input in the development of the treatment plan
Providing information needed to make health care decisions related to appropriate utilization of health care resources.
Responds to tasks and completes charting in a timely manner to prevent any delay in care and promote coordination of care.
Participates in quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, etc. on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans
Prepares reports and other documentation as required
Attends meetings and training sessions as required
Participates as a team member in the provision of medical and health care by
collaborating with other care professionals to provide comprehensive care
Executes other verbal or written specific assigned tasks, requiring similar or lesser skills and abilities, some of which are continuing while others are occasional in nature.