Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Rural Health Clinic & Gastro Clinic

Job Type

Fulltime

Category

Clinical

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Metter, GA

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job description include but are not limited to:
•  Supporting the mission, vision, and core values of the organization. 
•  Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
•  Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
•  Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
•  Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
•  Assists with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
•  Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
•  Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
•  Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
•  Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision making by providing educational tools.
•  Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
•  Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
•  Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
•  Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel.
•  Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing 
professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
•  Functions as a contributing team member & communicates effectively with all levels of people.
•  Promotes positive public relations to physicians, patients, visitors, other employees, and the community.
•  Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations. 
•  Provides for patients’/significant others’ rights and safety; strives to manage situations in a manner to 
reduce risk while following legal and regulatory standards.•  Performs other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient, effective and cost conscious manner, 
complying with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ø Bachelor’s Degree in Registered Nursing; Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner
Ø 2-5 years of Clinical/Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
Ø Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
Ø Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area
Ø Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Ø Possess advanced clinical skills and problem solving management skills
Ø Possess knowledge of prescription medications and their applications.
Ø Knowledge of all laws pertaining to the prescribing and dispensing of medication
Ø Strong organizational and interpersonal skills 
Ø Understands the scope of practice for RNs, LPNs, MAs and unlicensed personnel
Ø Ability to: 

•  determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations 
•  work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude 
• manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work 
• maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information 
• complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner 
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing/electronically 
• handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner 

Ø Provide excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills required
Ø Possesses good interpersonal skills, initiative, integrity, flexibility, adaptability, and must be a 
team player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS: 
May be exposed to patient elements, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking, sitting, 
bending/twisting, kneeling/squatting, reaching, climbing and should be able to lift 25 or more pounds using 
proper lifting techniques. Rapidly changing and stressful environment. Ability to communicate with various 
levels of people. Possible exposure to communicable and infectious disease and hazardous materials. 
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Contact with 
patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles 
emergency or crisis situations. Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple tasks and 
inquiries. 
The information in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 
performed by people assigned to this classification and requirements for the performance of this job. 
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of 
personnel so classified.