What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Clinician - Family Practice position at MEP Health?
Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner within established protocols and standards, functioning within an approved scope of practice. The role includes performing assessments, evaluations, and treatment for patients ranging from six months to geriatric populations, interpreting diagnostic tests, managing chronic illnesses, and promoting disease prevention through counseling and risk assessment. The practitioner must handle emergent situations, communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams, and support other primary care locations as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
This position involves providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner within established protocols and standards, functioning within an approved scope of practice. The role includes performing assessments, evaluations, and treatment for patients ranging from six months to geriatric populations, interpreting diagnostic tests, managing chronic illnesses, and promoting disease prevention through counseling and risk assessment. The practitioner must handle emergent situations, communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams, and support other primary care locations as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- 2-4 years of experience, preferably in Family Medicine
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in diagnostic testing and patient education
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience managing high patient volumes and familiarity with EHR systems
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth
- Valid, unrestricted NP or PA license in the practicing state
- Board certification as FNP, AGNP, or PA-C
- Certification in BLS and ACLS
- DEA registration if prescribing medications
- Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program