Nurse Practitioner

WE ARE HIRING

Nurse Practitioner

Critical Access Hospital/Emergency
Room/Clinic and Nursing Home

NURSE PRACTITIONER JOB DESCRIPTION
In this position, the Nurse Practitioner provides independent and advanced

professional practice to patients of all ages and with a variety of acute and chronic
health needs. Working as a member of the health care team, they take medical
histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x
rays, order medications, and make diagnoses. They also complete minor

383 N 17th Ave procedures including, but not limited to, intraarticular injections (large and
Forsyth, MT 59327 small), incision and drainage of abscesses, wound debridement and care, nail

avulsions and removal, suturing, splinting and casting. NPs will complete timely
Rosebud Health Care Center progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy.

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The work week of the NP will include morning hospital rounds, clinic patient visits,

www.rosebudhcc.org and completing call for ED on nights and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient
centric. Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities,

Rosebud Health Care Center is an including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via
Equal Opportunity Employer telephone, video, or secure email when appropriate. Care will include where

and Provider. appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam,
review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement,
critical problem-solving skills, and up to date medical information. Develops and
monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient,
family when appropriate, and care team.

2. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing complete physical
examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

3. Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the
appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or
other physicians.

4. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests,
such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test
results.

5. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

6. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and
immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

7. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving
normal growth and development information; discussing family planning;
providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness
and health maintenance.

8. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient
management plans.

9. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and
protocols.

10. Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics.
Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines

11. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies.

12. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Rosebud Health Care Center, and
abides by service behavior standards.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday Clinic Hours/On Call Rotation/ Weekend Availability

If you are interested, please submit a resume through our website.

Questions can be addressed through Human Resources. Please contact Jerrae at
406.346.4259.