Job Abstract

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for taking history and physical for both new and established patients of all ages, order appropriate testing, order appropriate treatment, interpret labs and other diagnostic results, document in electronic medical chart, prescribe DME, prescribe medications and refills, decide on a plan of treatment with physician, and other duties as required. Must be able to multi-task, take charge and provide direction to other clinical staff. Employment of this position is through MLK Jr. Health Associates. This is NOT a hospital employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within the scope of a typical family medicine practice treats acute illnesses, manages chronic illnesses and provides comprehensive, patient-centered and science based preventive care services and health education.
• Treats acute and urgent conditions within scope of license and credentialing.
• Consults with physician supervisors regularly regarding patient care and reviews care plans as needed with consulting physician.
• Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition and transformation activities.
• Assists in the development and training of clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Performs health assessments and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions. 
• Does clinical procedures within the scope of training and experience, including but not limited to contraceptive implants, IUDs, skin biopsies, I and D, suturing, and joint injections.
• Provides phone consultation with patients, responds to patient inquiries, and reviews test results with patients.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Discusses case with physician. Formulates and documents care plan. 
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment. 
• Provides health education and support to patients and their families.
• Participates actively and contributes to organizational projects, meetings and activities as needed.
• Participates in oversight and training of medical assistants and other support staff.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.   Education

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required
• Must have current certification via American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANP) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (ANCC). Current and without restriction RN and NP license required

B.  Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of one year experience as an NP in clinical practice
• Experience as RN or NP in primary or urgent care setting
• Prescribing authority/DEA licensure in good standing 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association

C.   Special Skills/Knowledge

• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
• Basic computer skills