FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP) / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Professional FNP/PA who can deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of patients. The FNP/PA will be responsible for caring for patients from newborns through geriatrics, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering world class primary care to each and every patient.
Responsibilities:
Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, physical examinations, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines in accordance with the North Carolina Medical Society and American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical
problems and health care needs
Record physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition
Review lab, x-ray, and emergency reports daily
Determine the need for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options
Refer patients for specialist services, as needed
Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide
guidance for any patients with critical conditions
Discusses and coordinates with other internal health professionals to prepare a
comprehensive patient care plan
Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy,
inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
Treat acute diseases such as routine viral illnesses, UTIs, and other infections
Treat and manage chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes
Cooperate with operational initiatives for improvement of clinical operations
Provides supervision to ancillary medical staff.
Supervise daily staff communication
Participate in special screening, training, and community outreach activities periodically
Participate in cooperative arrangements with other health providers in the area
Perform all other medically-related assigned duties
Agree to see “walk-ins” on short notice, as needed and as possible, such as to fill empty time slots on the schedule created by “no-shows” and to promote patient access to care
Qualifications and Experience:
Appropriate nursing experience (preferably in Primary Care)
New graduates will also be considered
Valid Tennessee State License
Ability to be a team player
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Pass drug testing/screening, background checks, and reference checks
Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, lifting supplies and sitting for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements: Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess skills for computer usage and written and oral communication. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks; and must have tolerance for unpredictable circumstances and usual stress of coping with the human nature of staff and patients.
Position is Full Time