Description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) delivers primary medical care to patients and is responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The NP works as a team with nurses and physicians and assists in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

Essential Functions

• Perform initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations
• Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment
• Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
• Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical condition

Qualifications

Competencies

• Ability to work within a team and take direction
• Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

Infection Control Category

This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.

HIPAA Privacy & Confidentiality Requirements

The Nurse Practitioner will have access to confidential information, both written and oral, in the course of his/her employment and job responsibilities. In order to maintain the integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI), this information is not to be disclosed to any unauthorized individuals as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of HRMD.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical clinic and operating room environment following the standards of the AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and include (but are not limited to):

Stand/walk for up to twelve (12) hours per day; bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in turning, rising from recliners and stretchers; assist patients in and out of wheelchairs; push wheelchairs; the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel

This position may require some travel.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• 2 years’ nursing experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license.
• Cardiology experience is preferred but not required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.