What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Pracitioner position at Capital Area Health Network (CAHN)?
Functions under the collaborative practice agreement with a physician and provides professional medical services in the community health center setting.
Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive examination, screening, health education, and treatment of patients within the nurse specialist’s scope of practice using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient.
- Examines the patient, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infections, aspirations, and EKG.
- Develops and implements patient comprehensive management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
- Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies, and prescribes other treatments (e.g. physical therapy) to aid in the management of acute and chronic health problems.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers and specialists; determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of specialists.
- Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to program standards.
- Participates in the education of graduate nursing students as assigned.
Experience:
- License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
- Current DEA registration
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Hours are flexible based on the center and organization's needs. Part-time hours.
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Master’s degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment. ANA Certification prior to or within one year of employment.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off accrual
401k with company match (up to 3%)
Employee Assistance Program
