Nurse Practitioner

Description

Job Description

Initiates, develops and implements treatment plan of care in accordance with state laws and concurrent with ProActive medical protocols in accordance with ProActive policies, practices and procedures and applicable.

Responsibilities:

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols

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Observes and evaluates patient, records condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incident
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Evaluates outcome of patient car
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Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician
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May direct nursing care through nursing staf
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Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures
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Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment
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Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up
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Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory
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Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information
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Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations
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Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
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Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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Requirements:

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

Bachelors’ degree in Nursing or related health field from an accredited college or universit

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Master’s Degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or universit
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Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner progra
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Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state were employed and in accordance with state laws of practic
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Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of employmen

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JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Customarily has at least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency settin

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JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

ProActive Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibilit

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Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solution
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Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalis
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The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policie
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Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific
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Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operation
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Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern delivery of rehabilitation service
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Knowledge of worker’s compensation and clinical procedures and all processes involved in the delivery of quality care
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Demonstrated excellent communication skill
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Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Educatio
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