NURSE PRACTITIONER - FT for Urgent Care Clinic

Mizell Memorial Hospital•Opp, AL

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for managing patients’ health problems and coordinating their health care in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and nursing standards of care. The role also requires effective participation as a member of a multidisciplinary team and indirect supervision of clinical staff through direction. The position involves OSHA Category I exposure to blood and body substances; appropriate protective measures are required for Category I tasks. The practitioner performs age-appropriate histories and physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, helps diagnose patient problems, provides or carries out treatments, and prescribes medications. The role also includes maintaining certifications and licensure, completing annual organizational requirements, and performing other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner program, or of a Physician Assistant program.
Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Current licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) or Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ABME).
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Excellent clinical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to make decisions under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and appropriately manage stress, anger, and potential violence from others.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to walk, stoop, lift or carry up to 15 pounds, and sit and/or stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of experience in urgent care or a primary care setting is preferred.
Proficiency with Athena EHR is preferred.
Current Alabama Controlled Substance Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend work as scheduled and complete responsibilities according to established guidelines, protocols, time frames, and regulatory standards.
Maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical conditions, personal problems, and medical records.
Show initiative in completing job responsibilities.
Treat patients, significant others, and visitors respectfully and with concern, while striving for excellent customer service.
Support MMH, help maintain high-quality health care, and strive to meet regulatory guidelines.
Ensure quality measures are met.
Independently perform age-appropriate patient histories and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs.
Help diagnose patient problems and perform treatments to address them; carry out treatments as required.
Prescribe medications to patients.
Maintain required certifications and licensure.
Complete annual organizational requirements.
Indirectly supervise clinical staff through direction.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.