Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Admin, Full time, varied shift

We are looking for a NP/ PA to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice NP/ PA, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible.

The job description of a NP/ PA includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.

You should have experience in one of the following NP/ PA specialties: acute care, urgent care, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, or orthopedics. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital.

As a NP/ PA, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Education & Experience Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Master’s degree or PhD considered a plus

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Proven experience as NP/PA in a hospital or ER setting

• Expertise in primary care, acute care, chronic care, or orthopedic practices

Knowledge of Health and Patient Care Regulations

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patient and calm demeanor
• Work independently
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Physical Requirements

• BODY POSITIONS: SITTING AND STANDING FOR PROLONGED PERIODS.

• BODY MOVEMENTS: ARM AND HAND DEXTERITY.

• BODY SENSES: MUST HAVE COMMAND OF CLOSE AND DISTANT SIGHT, COLOR PERCEPTION AND HEARING.

• STRENGTH: ABILITY TO LIFT AND MOVE UP TO 25-POUNDS.

Working Environment

1. Work in an office, where the climate is controlled

2. Occasional travel between medical groups and/or hospitals when necessary. 0-25 % of the time.

OSHA exposure category: I

1. Category I – Position includes tasks that involve exposure to Blood borne Pathogens.

2. Category II – Position includes tasks that do not have exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, however employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.

3. Category III – Positions includes tasks that do not involve exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. This position would not be required to perform Category I tasks.