Nurse Practitioner

Piedmont HealthCare PA•Statesville, NC

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will perform a complete physical exam, obtain complete medical history, and record findings. They will order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, interpret data to determine a preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan, and administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. The role involves instructing and educating patients and families regarding medications, treatments, health, and illness prevention, and recommending community resources. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with physicians in managing patient needs, provide monitoring and continuity of care, maintain patient records, and triage patient telephone calls. Maintaining strict patient confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

BSN, MSN preferred.
Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
Maintains valid RN license for state of North Carolina.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
May suture minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Maintains and reviews patient’s records, charts and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examinations results.
Triage patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
All clinical staff are responsible for picking up patient calls and call backs.
Maintains strictest patient confidentiality.