Nurse Practitioner

Description

POSITION: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Walk In Clinic

COMPENSATION: DOE

CLASSIFICTION: Full Time, Exempt

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
• Employer Provided Training Programs
• Free membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.
• Continuing education paid or reimbursed
• Certain Branded clothing provided
• EAP available for all employees
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner): Walk in Clinic

Position Description:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) will plan, direct, and evaluate resident and employee health care in ambulatory health services; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses; perform selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical exams and medical history reviews.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, X-rays, and other imaging studies.
• Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Provide a diagnosis for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies (depending on state laws and scope of practice).
• Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing, wound care, and injections.
• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and management of chronic conditions.
• Offer counseling on lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress management.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide consultation and referrals to specialists as necessary.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic illnesses or conditions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and insurance requirements.
• Document patient interactions and treatment plans clearly and thoroughly.
• Serves as a member of committees dealing with health care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• The ability to educate patients in an empathetic and clear manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education/Experience:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Advance Practice Nursing (MSN or DNP).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed by the State Board of Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current ACLS Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current PALS Certification or willingness to obtain.

NON-DESCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of McKenzie Health not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.