What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Fairview Community Health Center?
Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools.
Develops a comprehensive care plan based on a systematic assessment involving the client, family, and other members of the health care team, including community resources.
Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care in specialty clinics and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.
Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students; retaining responsibility for such care through supervision of these staff. Is responsible for evaluation or input into evaluation of those supervised. Recommends disciplinary actions of supervised personnel when necessary.
Organizes work for effective management of patient care.
Participates in staff development program including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel.
Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems.
Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability.
Maintains records and reports according to program standards.
Participates with other staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
Makes proper referrals. Provides continuity of care for clients receiving services from more than one agency by planning, coordinating, and exchanging information.
Works with clinical instructors of educational institutions in planning for appropriate clinical experiences for students in health care fields.
Participates in drills in preparation for providing care in Center emergencies.
Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a specific set of services.
Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of trends and literature in field of nursing.
- Ability to develop and implement plans of care.
- Ability to provide skilled nursing care.
- Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions.
- Ability to interpret and explain medical records, reports, and medical instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to accept and utilize supervision for own professional growth.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:
- Masters degree in nursing with clinical specialty area in advanced nursing practice from an accredited program.
OR
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing from a school approved by the National League for Nursing.
- Two (2) years work experience as a registered nurse.
- Completion of an organized post-basis program of study and clinical experience.
AND
- Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky or have a Temporary Authorization to practice under the Kentucky Board of Nursing protocol.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Work Location: In person