What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner II position at Sumeru INC?
Position Function/Duties:
- To be responsible, under the clinical supervision of a licensed physician, for performing diagnostic and other advanced clinical and therapeutic tasks in order to allow the physician to extend health services in a hospital, clinic, infirmary, health maintenance organization or long-term care facility.
- To perform initial histories and under the direction of a physician, periodic physical examinations for patients/clients and/or employees within the agency and utilizing accepted professional standards.
- To order within limits as established by a responsible licensed physician necessary laboratory or other diagnostic tests and procedures which will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of people with an intellectual and developmental disability or other disability.
- To initiate consultations, monitor scheduling and manage, under the direction of a licensed physician, primary care for disabled individuals utilizing accepted standards of clinical practice and within the scope of competence according to established protocols.
- To intervene as necessary in medical emergency and crisis situations and initiate referrals to medical and/or other health care providers as appropriate.
- To notify the responsible physician of periodic changes in an individual’s clinical condition and, in consultation with the physician, suggest a variety of therapies.
- To provide as necessary home care and/or community service intervention which could result in improved functional independence of patients/clients/residents.
- To counsel with disabled individuals and family members or guardians in health education, preventive care and other clinical issues as directed by a responsible physician.
- To do related work as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cranston, RI 02910 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cranston, RI 02910: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $75
