What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Confidential Medical Practice in Clemson, SC?
This position provides primary health care to individuals and families in the field of pediatrics, geriatrics, family planning, maternity, family and others in both normal and/or high risk populations with complex nursing/medical needs. Provides care in accordance with guidelines and under signed medical protocols by the medical preceptor. The Family Nurse Practitioner will participate in "call" coverage with other staff providers per contract and at the discretion of the supervisor. This position will require flexibility to work in Clemson and Easley, SC locations to cover for absences and vacation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and implements collaborative practice with physician(s) to effectively manage medical and nursing care.
- Develops and implements collaborative practice with physician(s) to effectively manage medical and nursing care.
- Emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases/illnesses.
- Must be able to see patients from birth through senior citizen ages.
- Performs and documents appropriate physical, mental, functional, and social assessments.
- Initiates appropriate referral for services based on nursing assessment.Provides health teaching to patients and care providers.
- Works with physician(s) to complete routine and episodic and consult visits for patients.
- Serves as patient/family advocate and liaison for clear communication of needs and concerns. * Acts as a resource person providing consultation and referrals within the organization and the community.
- Shares professional expertise in formal and informal situations.Acts as a preceptor for students in training for advanced practice roles.
- Utilizes QI process to monitor care delivery for quality and cost effectiveness.Develops and implements appropriate action plans.
- Completes QI reports as requested. * Demonstrates willingness to continually update knowledge and skills.
- Completes continuing education offerings appropriate to position needs and national certification requirements.
- Maintains membership in professional organizations.
- Attends appropriate in-service offerings.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or Associate degree in nursing with three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse OR a BSN degree and two (2) years of experience as an RN and completion of a program of study of at least four (4) months duration in primary health care under the auspices of a recognized university and five (5) months clinical and laboratory practice under the close supervision of a physician preceptor.
- Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Recognized as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
- Certified by a nationally recognized nursing organization which certifies nurses practicing in the extended role within one year of employment.
- License to practice nursing in the state of South Carolina and maintain state and federal controlled substance registrations at all times.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.Able to conduct requested research and to analyze a variety of data.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000