What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse position at Abode Care Partners?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Abode Care Partners. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), active state Nurse Practitioners license, and current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification.
The successful candidate will have five or more years of nursing experience, with at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred. They will be responsible for performing evidence-based medical care, examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, and ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed.
The selected candidate will also be expected to collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care. They will ensure patient medical records are kept up to date and provide referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts evidence-based medical assessments, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and manages comprehensive care plans
- Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
- Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
- Collaborates with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care
- Provides referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
- Ensures patient medical records are kept up to date
Requirements:
- Active state Nurse Practitioners license
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
- Active state DEA licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner's daily workflow
- Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
- Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
- Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.
