TRI-MED FAMILY CARE

Nurse Practitioner Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Reports to: Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: CEO

Revision Date: January 10, 2025

Mission Statement: To serve God according to His will and purpose by serving our community to the best of our ability with a passion for healthcare and compassion for people.

General Job Description:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for promoting health and safety of their patients by providing quality medical care through proactive treatment and diagnoses. Their duties include addressing patient’s health concerns, conducting comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and screening for chronic medical conditions.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

· Graduation of an accredited school of nursing.

· Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

· Georgia State Registered Advance Nurse Practitioner License

· ANA certification

· CPR/BLS

· DEA

· NPI

EXPERIENCE

· Minimum of two-years clinical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

· Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.

· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.

· Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

· Ability to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients.

· Ability to make patients comfortable and feel welcome.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include by not limited to)

· Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.

· Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.

· Performs a complete physical exam and records findings within 48 hours or exam. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients and assists physician in handling medical and surgical emergencies.

· Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.

· Administers medications and injections according to physician directions and performs other clinical functions as needed. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

· Provides patient education. Interview and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

· Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post tests and examination results. Completes detailed patient charts within 48 hours.

· Triage’s patient telephone calls and provides consultation. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

· Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

· Maintains patient confidentiality.

· Performs related work as required.

· Adheres to PCMH, ACO, HRSA, and any other associated organization requirements.

· Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission Statement.”

· Provider shall also be on-call for his area of specialty and shall share in the established Provider On-Call Schedule to include patient chart follow-up documentation.

· CAQH must be attested to and kept current.

· DOT certification required within 30 days of employment.

· Labs reviewed within 48 hours of receipt.

· Task box assignments reviewed daily and completed within 48 hours. Prioritizing emergent cases.

· Charts completed and closed within 48 hours.

· Drug screens for Schedule 3 drugs or any narcotics and register prescriptions on the PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program)

· Promotes TMFC Pharmacy for prescription fills and refills when possible

· Referrals to Specialist when procedure cannot be done in-house.

· Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

· Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

· Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds.

· Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require working under occasional stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Infrequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment