What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Decypher?
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
DESCRIPTION
Decypher is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Responsibilities
- Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members
- Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization
- Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters
- Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety
Required Skills
- Masters Degree
- 2 years experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NACI background check
- US Citizen
