What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Clinic - Eufaula position at Muscogee Creek Nation?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited professional school for registered nursing and for Nurse Practitioners.
Experience – One (1) year of relevant experience. An emphasis in Women's Health is preferred.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent must possess current State of Oklahoma Nursing License, Nurse Practitioner certification and CPR certification.
Knowledge & Skills –
Professional knowledge of wide range of health principles practices and processes including physical and emotional assessment, establishment of health and nursing care goals, construction and implementation of the care program and evaluation of the results.
Ability to collect, organize, record, and communicate in a concise method, data pertinent to primary health assessments including detailed family and medical history, physical examinations, and selected laboratory tests.
Ability to interpret special screening and developmental tests, and selected laboratory and x‑ray findings.
Skill in making appropriate diagnosis, and in choosing, initiating, and modifying current therapies.
Ability to provide emergency treatment such as in cardiac arrest, shock, or hemorrhage.
Ability to treat minor and chronic illnesses.
Ability to provide preventive service to health individuals including guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, child growth and development, and ability to teach individuals and families.
Skill in working with groups to guide families in problem‑solving process regarding health problems.
Assist with medical in‑services and instruction of tribal health workers. Participate in program evaluation and planning activities.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the position is to provide comprehensive nursing care including preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative care and primary health care to patients and families. Clinical Director provides direct supervision and is readily available via phone and/or in the facility to provide assistance and guidance when needed. Physician will provide consultation on specific cases on a regular basis. This is an exempt position as applicable to the provisions of the FLSA.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an ambulatory health care setting. There is common exposure to infectious communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in the ambulatory health care setting requires considerable walking between exam and treatment rooms and long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and lifting of patients or similar activities. Position also requires ability to cope with constant changes in a stress-laden environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Provides preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services within the confines of the established standing orders.
Makes appropriate referrals to hospital staff and/or other agencies.
Renders patient services such as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, providing preventative health care, giving continuing medical care, counseling, preparing the patient for assisting in minor surgery, aiding in emergency care, and making appropriate referral for definitive management of secondary and tertiary medical care.
Works with other professional staff in carrying out community health programs.
Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic tests within the confines of the established standing orders.
Keeps clear and accurate records on patients seen, in accordance with established policies.
Identifies and manages specific illnesses under established protocols and standing orders such as: upper respiratory infections, otitis media, venereal disease, urinary tract infection, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vaginal infection, asthma, congestive heart failure, well child and prenatal care.
Regular attendance is required.
Performs other duties as required.
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