What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology (PACWHA) position at Personalcare Physicians LLC?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides high quality advanced nursing care in accordance with professional regulatory standards and within the scope of the nurse practitioner license. This role provides multidisciplinary care providing patient evaluations and assessments, patient education, interventions, and documents plan of care. Requests physician consultations and multidisciplinary consults. Recognizes that ethical / legal / medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resources and staff when making ethical decisions. May work as an independent provider and / or under indirect supervision of a supervising physician. May see all and treat a variety of age populations
Depending on area, may work different hours, weekends, and holidays. May require inpatient rounding on weekdays and weekends as assigned and extended care services upon request. . Privileges granted by the Medical Staff Department can include arranging admission and transfer of patients, performing and dictating exams, history, and physicals, rounding on assigned patients and writing progress notes with plan of care, and dictating discharge summary. Also, may furnish medications (non-narcotic) and durable medical equipment (DME), controlled substances III, IV, V with appropriate licensure / certification, and controlled substances II with appropriate licensure / certification. May order blood products, laboratory tests, radiological, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and neurological studies, oxygen therapy, respiratory treatment, and pulmonary tests. May perform drain and suture removal. May order and administer medications and IV therapy with the ability to assess and adjust appropriate dosing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Master's in Nursing (MSN) or DNP required. Completion of proctoring by Medical Staff Office.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients.
- Experience with OBGYN, Women's Health as a Nurse Practitioner within a clinic setting.
License Required
Certifications Required