What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Medix?
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Day to Day:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and risk factor evaluations.
- Provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in alignment with best medical practices.
- Order, interpret, and analyze medical diagnostics such as laboratory tests, imaging, and other assessments to inform treatment decisions.
- Develop and manage personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's condition, considering evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific needs.
- Offer chronic disease management services, including ongoing monitoring and coordination of care for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Promote preventative care and wellness strategies, including immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, therapies, and medical equipment in accordance with regulatory and clinical guidelines.
- Educate patients and families on self-care strategies to enhance long-term health outcomes and encourage proactive healthcare management.
- Oversee and ensure the proper operation of onsite CLIA-waived laboratory testing and procedures.
- Dispense prepackaged medications onsite while adhering to appropriate prescribing and dispensing protocols.
- Coordinate referrals to external specialists and healthcare providers as necessary for comprehensive patient care.
- Deliver presentations on various health-related topics upon request to support community education and outreach initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, collaboration among healthcare teams, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Unrestricted Nursing License to practice in Minnesota
- Family Practice or Advanced Practice Nurse Certification by ANCC or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Minnesota Prescriptive authority and DEA licensure
- BLS certification; ACLS suggested
- Must be comfortable working independently
Shift:
- Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30pm
Perks!:
- Primary Care Facility & Family Specialty
- Monday - Thursday hours!
- Competitive Compensation $
- Fantastic Benefits!
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For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
