Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Join our collaborative and supportive team of Physicians and Advanced Provider Practitioners. The clinic operates M-F days diagnosing and treating a spectrum of Internal medicine conditions and diseases. Position provides primary care in collaboration with our physicians.

We seek a licensed Nurse Practitioner with a preferred experience of 2 plus years of internal medicine care practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.

• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.

• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.

• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.

• Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.

• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.

• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Exposure to chemicals

• Requires protective devices

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Using tools requiring high dexterity

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Lab/research equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• APN licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the