Description

The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who administers skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Each APRN performs nursing services for patients within a specific area. These services are performed in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary care services which fall under his/her field of training. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is a member of the Physician Housecalls team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Company and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Physician Housecalls policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Oklahoma statutes and professional practice guidelines
• Perform minor procedures within scope of practice
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not available through Physician Housecalls
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow-up in a timely manner
• Comply with accepted Infection Control standards which includes personally utilizing universal precautions
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings
• Adhere to Physician Housecalls productivity standards and meet at least the minimum requirement.
• Assists in the evaluation of medication therapy to identify potential interactions, significant side effects, potential ineffectiveness, duplicative therapy and other medication therapy issues
• Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the supervising physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition
• Teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home
• Collaborating with supervisor for cases outside of your scope; Consults with the supervising physician concerning alteration of the plan of care
• Discusses with supervising physician, as necessary, problems concerning the patient and how they may best be handled
• Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members in Intro office or pods team
• Assists in coordinating total patient care
• Must exercise utmost diplomacy and tact to provide excellent customer service for patients, practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance to Company policies and HIPAA requirements
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Expectation of attending weekly training and monthly provider meetings. Any other meetings that require their attendance.
• Communicating with team members with outside agencies with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to provide a better process in patient care
• Needs to be flexible based on organizational daily needs, regardless of schedule

Requirements

Education/Licensing Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma
• A current license for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in the state of Oklahoma
• Current D.E.A. Certificate
• Current CPR certification required

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of four years of experience as a professional nurse is preferred
• Insurability (malpractice)
• Personal car for travel and a valid driver license
• Valid personal auto liability insurance coverage

Physical Requirement:

• The ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting to 50lbs
• The ability to work in stressful conditions and working irregular hours
• The ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids including COVID.
• Travel is required, in all types of weather.
• Must be able to have a certain comfort level for any setting or area. (e.g., patients’ home)
• Reliable transportation along with equipment on hand for patients.