PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Interim HealthCare•North Charleston, SC

5d•$60 - $60

About The Position

PRN PCP Nurse Practitioner We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team in delivering high-quality care to patients. This role involves providing both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Medical Director/Primary Care Physician. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for managing complex clinical cases, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and a commitment to patient-centered care. As a Nurse Practitioner, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Performs health histories, physical exams, and participant teaching. Orders, interprets, and follows up on lab tests and results. Performs selected procedures and documents care in writing in EMR. Initiates emergency measures as indicated. Recognizes abnormalities that justify immediate referral for intervention by others. Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician approved protocols. Assesses, initiates, and coordinates participant care on a daily basis under the supervision of the attending physician. Makes referral to other physicians including specialists with staff PCP approval. Requests consultations from other services as needed in collaboration with attending physician and/or established protocols. Acts as liaison with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, participants, and families. Directs participant management in conjunction with physician staff. Participates in provider call schedule. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning. Assists the IDT in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care. Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates participant changes to team members. Evaluates and treats participants in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals when medically indicated. Precepts medical students and residents during their rotation. Encourages all clients to have Advanced Directives and provides education as needed; may discuss the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) option with the clients and/or family members and may complete the necessary forms and write DNR orders in the medical record, in collaboration with a physician.

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical nursing from accredited Nurse practitioner program.
3 years nursing experience with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
RN license in SC and a Family certification from Nurse Practitioner program.
High level of autonomy is required for clinical and management decisions while reporting to PCP and Director.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Must provide current DEA license, CSR, and malpractice insurance
Current CPR/BLS certification required
Ability to pass drug screening and backgrounds
Up to date required immunizations (TDP, MMR, Varicella, Flu) and physical exam or statement of good health
Must meet all applicable health and physical requirements necessary to safely provide patient care

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs health histories, physical exams, and participant teaching.
Orders, interprets, and follows up on lab tests and results.
Performs selected procedures and documents care in writing in EMR.
Initiates emergency measures as indicated.
Recognizes abnormalities that justify immediate referral for intervention by others.
Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician approved protocols.
Assesses, initiates, and coordinates participant care on a daily basis under the supervision of the attending physician.
Makes referral to other physicians including specialists with staff PCP approval.
Requests consultations from other services as needed in collaboration with attending physician and/or established protocols.
Acts as liaison with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, participants, and families.
Directs participant management in conjunction with physician staff.
Participates in provider call schedule.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
Assists the IDT in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.
Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates participant changes to team members.
Evaluates and treats participants in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals when medically indicated.
Precepts medical students and residents during their rotation.
Encourages all clients to have Advanced Directives and provides education as needed; may discuss the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) option with the clients and/or family members and may complete the necessary forms and write DNR orders in the medical record, in collaboration with a physician.