Pulmonary NP-KRC.0922.0813.89

Job Description

Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
? Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
? Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
? Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
? Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
? Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
? Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
? Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
? Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
? Triage patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
? Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
? Performs related work as required.
Qualifications:
? Experience: Two years to five years of primary care experience preferred.
? Education: Equivalent to a college degree and a professional certificate or a graduate degree. Licensure as an APRN, NP, or PA is required. Can be new graduate who is credentialed.
? Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
? Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
? Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.
? Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
? Requires full range of body motion and handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
? Requires exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
? Requires working under stress in emergency situations or working irregular hours.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefits Available:
401(K) Profit Sharing
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Life Insurance Options
Long-Term Care, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long-Term Disability Plans

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