Essential Functions:

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  Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.

• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions.

• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.

• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).

• Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices.

• May require other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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  All RN licenses/certificates to practice

• All nurse practitioner licenses/certificates to practice

• State Prescriptive Authority (if applicable)

• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable)

• State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state (Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES registration)

• Current national certification (ANCC or AANP required)

• Master Degree in Science of Nursing (if Master Degree in Science certificate does not state Nursing on it then a copy of transcripts is required)

• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer or ACLS-the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.

• At least three years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting.