What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse position at Member Medical DPC?
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: acute care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, women’s health, mental health disorders. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
- Providers (NP) are responsible for maintaining and keeping their licensure in good standing.
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- 4 years experience (Providers (NP) are responsible for maintaining and keeping their licensure in good standing. )
- Family Practice experience
- Pediatrics experience
- MUST have a DOT Certificate or be willing to get it within 3 months of hire
- MUST have DEA or be willing to get it within 3 months of hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you held your Nurse Practitioner license for 4 years or longer?
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: In person