Nurse Practitioner
Florence, Kentucky, 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 Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Homecare Inpatient Facility Surgical Center
Location Long Beach, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/07/24

Full-time Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine needed at Nea Baptist Medical Clinic

As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with the company. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

  • The Nurse Practitioner performs the following tasks in any authorized setting (clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, or patient's home)
  • Obtaining patient history
  • Performing physical examinations
  • Ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Formulating a diagnostic impression
  • Developing and implementing a treatment plan
  • Monitoring effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
  • Offering counseling and education to meet patient needs
  • Making appropriate referrals
  • Prescribing and dispensing prescription medication in accordance with FL state laws and department policies
  • Performing minor procedures and surgical procedures
  • Demonstrates ability to assess data reflective of patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to patient's age-specific needs
  • Assist with ongoing departmental process improvement and policy development
  • Other departmental or institutional committee assignments as needed
  • Working in a team structure which includes a residency program

Qualifications

  • Experienced APPs, preferably 3+ years in Family Medicine
  • Must be a graduate of CAAHEP (Council on the Accreditations of Allied Health Education Programs) approved university program
  • Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the State
  • Must have current Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) license or eligible to obtain license
  • Certification by the ANCC or AANP in a specialty area required
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess strong computer skills
  • Must be flexible and willing to handle extended hours and on-call responsibilities (evenings, weekends, and holidays) if need arises in department
  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of
  • BLS required (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
  • For Nurse Practitioners, certification by the ANCC or AANP is required and for Physician Assistants, NCCPA certification is required

Responsibilities

  • Provide full scope of primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care and health maintenance to patients of all ages in a Clinic setting
  • Will perform physical examinations; provide diagnoses and direct counseling for patients on a treatment plan
  • Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings
  • Review incoming reports and follow up promptly
  • Supervise mid-level practitioners
  • Prescribe medication in accordance with statute and professional practice guidelines
  • Arrange referrals for patients requiring services not offered at the Health Center
  • Assist in developing and updating protocols and principles of practice as requested

Benefits & Salary

  • We offer competitive pay, 14 paid holidays per year, health, dental, vision, and life benefits, and an excellent retirement savings plan
  • NHSC Student Loan Repayment options are available
  • Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Monday to Friday

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