What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER - HOSPITAL BASED /WEEKEND PROGRAM position at Southwest General?
POSITION INFORMATION
- Position summary :
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct care to assigned adult patient populations. Diagnoses and manages common acute and stable chronic health conditions. In addition to traditional RN skills, can perform comprehensive physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, obtain specialty consults, and perform and prescribe therapeutic measures, including most classes of medications. Incorporate health promotion and disease prevention, as well as patient and family education into their practice. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for their individual nursing practice and decisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required. Master's degree required.
Required length and type of experience :
2-3 years current hospital experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred. Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis. Internal Medicine, Acute Care, or Geriatrics experience preferred.
Required licensure, certification or registry :
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required. Master's degree required.
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