Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities/Job Duties: 

• Provide patient care as outlined in written policies approved by nursing and medical administration 
• Provide safe and appropriate medical care to all patients and visitors 
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and medical directors 
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients based on medical history 
• Identify, diagnose, and document chronic illnesses and/or diseases in patients 
• Provide medical follow-ups, tracking, and reporting of patient health 
• Refer patients to clinics or community resources when necessary 
• Prescribe medication safely and efficiently 
• Write discharge prescription orders on the day of discharge 
• Determine the effectiveness of the plan of care 
• Manage emergencies by determining the level of risk and initiating emergency care 
• Consult with physician as appropriate 
• Participate in performance improvement and research activities 
• Various administration tasks as needed 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner 
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required 
• Strong computer skills required, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint 
• Familiar with EMR software 
• Nurse Practioner License required 
• RN license required 
• Ability to stand for long periods of time 
• Excellent patient service skills