What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Memorial Health?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Overview:
- Provides patient care to patients of all ages, including general nursing care, medication administration, and education.
- Care is provided under the supervision of a physician or mid-level provider.
Responsibilities:
- FOLLOW THE NURSING PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, INTERVENTION, AND EVALUATION FOR DESIGNATED PATIENT POPULATIONS.
- PRACTICES WITHIN PROFESSIONAL SCOPE AND CURRENT STANDARDS OF CARE.
- APPLIES THE MINIMUM NECESSARY STANDARD WHEN ACCESSING PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.
Key Skills:
- Excellent listening skills and data entry abilities.
- Strong medical spelling knowledge.
Requirements:
- Valid state license to practice practical nursing.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Maintains state required CME.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior computer experience.
- Previous experience in a clinic setting.
Work Environment:
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to improve processes and implement quality plans.
- Assists in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assists with various aspects of patient flow process.
- Obtains and prepares specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing.
