Nurse Practitioner (corporate)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; administers medication and injections according to standard treatment plan and/or physician directions; and sutures minor lacerations.

• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation and manages medical emergencies providing continuity of care between office visits.

• Instructs and educates patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Maintains and review patients’’ records, charges, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently.

• Places a high priority on and maintains strict confidentiality in all situations.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains applicable professional affiliations and certifications as required.

• Attends and participates in required organizational meetings and committees as requested.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certification, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certification/License Requirements

Completion of an accredited program in nursing (Masters degree) required. Must possess and maintain in good standing certification from the ANA and an Indiana state registered nurse license. Must maintain current BLS certification

Individuals in the role practice medicine in collaboration with a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. This individual will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and providing a board range of diagnostic and therapeutic services within the clinic. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for primary and specialty care in a medical practice setting. The role of this position is centered on patient care and may include educational, research, and administrative activities. The individual in this position will work in their own clinic with their own patient load. This position does not have any surgical, hospital rounding, or call responsibilities.