Nurse Practitioner
Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Family Medicine
Salary 120,000 – 130,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner Studies
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Anaheim, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/07/24

Full-time Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine Needed at GO Health Care Services

As a forward-thinking company, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, recognizing that their success is integral to our overall achievement. Join us in redefining the landscape of pain management and family medicine where every team member plays a vital role in our shared journey towards excellence. Embrace a fulfilling career with us, where passion meets purpose, and end.

Responsibilities

  • Medical orders, progress notes and treatments plans are not required to be countersigned by a physician
  • Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination
  • Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines
  • Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses
  • Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record
  • Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
  • Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care
  • Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery
  • Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
  • Develops the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs:
  • records, reports, and interprets the clients responses to the plan of care

Qualifications:

  • Eligibility to be licensed in State as a NP is required
  • Experience In Pain Management Highly Preferred
  • Ortho or surgical experience highly preferred
  • Outpatient practice experience as a NP highly preferred
  • Ability to perform history taking
  • Ability to perform physical assessment techniques
  • Demonstrate and complete documentation of competency in specialty specific procedures according to established standards as part of initial orientation and annual performance review with collaborating physician or appropriately credentialed designee
  • Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization
  • Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload
  • Work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as a member of the health care team in area of practice
  • Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in area of assignment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership

Responsibilities

  • As a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital part in our clinics by providing disease management, health promotion, preventive care, and patient education across diverse medical conditions and age groups
  • Your expertise and comprehensive care approach will contribute significantly to the overall success of our medical practice, as you provide accessible and high-quality primary healthcare services to our patients, fostering long-term patient-provider relationships and improving health outcomes
  • You will perform patient examinations or interviews, carefully assessing their health conditions and identifying any potential issues
  • To ensure accurate diagnoses, you will administer, order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, meticulously looking for any deviations from normal ranges
  • Prescribing medications, administering treatments, and performing various procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care will be part of your responsibilities
  • In routine consultations, your focus will be on health maintenance and preventive care, providing guidance to patients for optimal well-being
  • You will also play a vital role in offering advice on health promotion and disease prevention strategies, including recommendations for healthy lifestyle habits
  • Maintaining comprehensive patient records in electronic medical records, with proper scribe oversight, and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals will contribute to delivering comprehensive care

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance options for you and your dependents
  • Paid Family and Disability Leave*
  • 401K Retirement Plan*
  • Free care for you and discounted care for your family at all Nao Medical locations
  • Nurturing a passion for promoting a healthier community and opportunities for leadership and career growth

Apply Now!