Nurse Practitioner
SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who administers skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Each APRN performs nursing services for patients within a specific area. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary care services which fall under his/her field of training. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is a member of the Physician Housecalls team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Company and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Physician Housecalls policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma
A current license for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in the state of Oklahoma
Minimum of four years of experience as a professional nurse is preferred
Insurability (malpractice)
Current D.E.A. Certificate
Current CPR certification required
Personal car for travel and a valid driver license
Valid personal auto liability insurance coverage
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain health history and perform physical examinations
Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment
Prescribe medication in accordance with Oklahoma statutes and professional practice guidelines
Perform minor procedures within scope of practice
Arrange referral for patients requiring services not available through Physician Housecalls
Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow-up in a timely manner
Comply with accepted Infection Control standards which includes personally utilizing universal precautions
Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings
Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested
Assist in outside medical public relations functions as requested
Adhere to Physician Housecalls productivity standards and meet at least the minimum requirement
Assists in the evaluation of medication therapy to identify potential interactions, significant side effects, potential ineffectiveness, duplicative therapy and other medication therapy issues
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the supervising physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
Teaching, supervising and counseling the patient and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home
Collaborates with other disciplines to provide care for the patient and family
Consults with the supervising physician concerning alteration of the plan of care
Participates in Team meetings as required
Discusses with the clinical supervisor and supervising physician problems concerning the patient and how they may best be handled
Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members of the health care team such as home health, hospice, physical therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, etc.
Assists in coordinating total patient care
Participates in staff development meetings as required
Must exercise utmost diplomacy and tact to provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy
protocols in accordance to Company policies and HIPAA requirements
Perform all other duties as assigned
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Regularly required to sit
Able to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
Required to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids
Requires travel
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
- Reports to the Operations Manager or other Administrators as assigned
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