What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Great Lakes Bay?
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is directly responsible for obtaining the client's thorough health history, identifying, and recognizing the severity of client's chief complaint, performing a complete physical exam, diagnosing condition(s), managing immediate health care needs, implementing a medical management plan that is appropriate / suitable to client's needs, and complete documentation of the above in client's chart. The Nurse Practitioner is authorized to provide medical care without the direct observation and supervision of a Physician. However, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for consulting a Physician for any situation(s) that is deemed to be beyond the scope of practice / experience of the
Nurse Practitioner. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manages patient medical care (according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol) including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, and accurately documents above in medical records.
- Participates in educational aspect of all clients which includes individual or group counseling and distribution of educational materials.
- Maintains complete responsibility for client's health care regarding tracking of all referrals, mammograms, pap smears, immunizations, laboratory reports, X-rays, and prescribing authority.
- Provides holistic patient care through collaboration of other members of interdisciplinary health care team : Physician, Dietician, Social Worker, MIHP, Nurses, WIC, and other internal / external sources.
- Attend monthly provider meetings.
Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
GLBHC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and or local laws.
