Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Job Description

Job Description

Must have the ability to provide assessments, treatment and care for patients of

Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic. Must be able to communicate

effectively, appropriately and professionally, both verbally and in writing; with

staff, patients and family members. Requires high level of interpersonal and

communication skills in working with physicians, administration, nursing staff,

department heads, and other employees. Applicant must be honest and ethical as

well as responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations. Must have strong

health assessment / clinical skills. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

is needed. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality. Must

be able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work

environment.

Analyze and interpret patient's history, symptoms, physical findings, or

diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or

interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-thecounter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies

Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and

professional practice guidelines

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and

injuries

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses,

tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete

blood counts (CBC's), electrocardiograms (EKG's), and radiographs (x-rays)

Prescribe medications dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient's

characteristics such as age and gender

Successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.