Nurse Practitioner

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

This position will focus on prevention, wellness, and maintenance of health in partnership with patients. This will be accomplished by evaluating, treating, and educating patients in a clinic setting. Under the collaboration of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, refers to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within their scope and licensure of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating associates and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs.  Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as required. 

Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition, with documentation in the medical record  

Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent 

Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications 

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within evidence based and best practice guidelines 

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs 

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups served 

Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice  

Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention by accessing available registry tools 

Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families  

Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, partnership, or referral. 

May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment 

Refers to appropriate specialists outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient manner  

Practices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home, consulting and with the oversight physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues  

Refers patients to and utilizes unique internal associates’ benefits and resources to maximize health outcomes  

Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff  

Actively engages in quality improvement, leadership and compliance 

Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMed 

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients, QuadMed, and clients  

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information. 

Effectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with QuadMed policy and practices  

Demonstrates knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise 

Demonstrates the ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards 

Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: 

Completed master's degree level Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited college/university 

Experience: 

Minimum three (3) years primary care practice experience  

Ability to work independently 

Working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 

Experience working with pediatric patients in some locations  

Certain clients and health centers may require travel  

Certain clients and health centers may require phlebotomy  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

Active and unrestricted applicable licensure 

Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

NPI & DEA  

Current National Board Certification 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

Bilingual Spanish a plus in some locations 

Must have working knowledge of practical nursing theories and polices 

An understanding of the patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures necessary to support an Occupational Health center.  

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

Requires organizational and decision-making abilities 

Requires excellent assessment skills 

Computer skills required (electronic medical record experience preferred) 

Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity: Work requires accuracy and moderate speed

Physical Effort:Work requires considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking

Working Conditions: May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment

Hazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials