Part Time Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
• Checks in with clients about test results and prognoses.
• Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including x-rays, blood work, and scans.
• Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
• Updates patient charts and uploads to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
• Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care.
• Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
• Proficient with medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, and telemedicine software.
• Performs other duties as assigned by physicians.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• California State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner Pediatric or Adult.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
• Master's in Nursing required; Doctorate of Nursing preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Skills:

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Requires corrective vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.