JOB SUMMARY:

GENERAL PURPOSE AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient and family interviews and chart reviews, assessing the presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation and cultural factors and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Order and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other information as needed, including consultation with Physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing and dispensing medications and injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handle minor lacerations.
• Instruct patient and families regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding disease management, illness prevention and wellness. Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications and treatment in electronic medical record.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Act as consultant and collaborator to clinical team. Comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promote patient advocacy.

• Collaborate with Physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and/or e-mails.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

• Strive to build long term relationships with patients and families as part of community healthcare providers.
• Maintain and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
• Perform all duties as outlined by the Georgia Board of Nursing in the scope of practice of Nurse Practitioners and approved practice agreement.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of advanced medical practice including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making and alternative treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of professional Nurse Practitioner theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care and professional ethics related to the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification and patient education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of community, professional and educational resources.
• Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic medical records.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, emergency response, multitasking and other organizational matters.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following JHS, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Delegating – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate team members, peers or superiors.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Educational Requirements:

• BSN required and MSN preferred
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training as Nurse Practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved Nurse Practitioner program required
• Nurse Practitioner Certification required
• Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Certification and Licensure:

• Current Georgia Nurse Practitioner licensure required
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS certification required

Work Environment:

• Environmentally controlled medical office environment
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
• Work hours subject to office needs to ensure coverage during all hours of operation
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids
• Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a laboratory and medical office environment
• May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

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Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
• May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard and phone

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.