Job Description:

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attitude & Behavior:

• Through behavior, exhibits a consistent pattern of compassion and empathy for others.

• Quality of Work:

• Adheres to established policies for the practice, state nursing standards, and state and federal regulatory standards/guidelines,

• Performs a complete physical exam and obtains a complete medical history,

• Provides timely and accurate dictation on patients seen in the office.

• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures,

• Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plans,

• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
  

• Job Knowledge/Technical Skills:

• Instructs patient/family appropriately regarding medications and treatments,

• Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention,

• Provides information regarding community resources to meet patient and family needs,

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients,


• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits


• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information,


• Posts tests and examination results,


• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation,

• Performs other tasks as requested.

• Critical Thinking:

• Follows confidentiality and security rules when providing information to outside sources per the practices confidentiality agreement,

• Demonstrates prioritization and adequate problem-solving techniques in handling patient issues, both in person and on the telephone,

• Utilizes practice administrator, and physicians as appropriate when questions/concerns arise regarding any aspect of the practice.

• Productivity:

• Consistently completes job assignments within assigned job hours,

• Coordinates time off with physician scheduling.

• Maintains productivity by the flexible and efficient organization of the medical practice duties.

• Communications

• Follows appropriate chain of command to resolve issues,

• Utilizes positive verbal and non-verbal communications when addressing patients, patient's family, external customers, and co-workers,

• Team Skills

• Voluntarily assists others as needed,

• Attends and participates in practice meetings and pertinent training classes.

• Reliability

• Reports to work on time, when scheduled and professionally dressed,

• Completes job tasks as assigned.

• Leadership

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations,

• Acts as a resource to new employees, co-workers and physicians,

• Demonstrates self-directed behaviors and seeks advise as appropriate,

• Demonstrates behaviors and traits that enhance the image of the medical practice,

• Participates in process improvement activities that enhance the performance of the practice

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care,


• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care,

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment,

Education/Experience:

• BSN, MSN preferred,

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program

Oral/Written Communication Skills:

• Logical and concise communication skills to interpret and explain moderately complex information,

• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to use an electronic health record

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current state RN license,

• Current DEA.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office setting, well lighted, well ventilated atmosphere,

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to an office situation

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