Nurse Practitioner

Doctor's Health Network
Fernley, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2023 CLOSED ON 1/4/2024

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job description

This is a full-time on-site Nurse Practitioner role and you will be responsible for running outpatient clinics, including diagnosis and treatment of patients, counselling and educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and prescribing medication in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current unrestricted Nevada Nurse Practitioner License and DEA certification
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment
  • CPR certification preferred
  • At least 2 years of work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care or Urgent Care setting
  • Experience with electronic medical records preferred
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Assess patients’ health.
  • Write orders as needed per patient condition with approval of the Physician.
  • Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise.
  • Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions.
  • Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries, or other medical events.
  • Attend to emergencies.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc.)
  • Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients.
  • Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations.
  • Comply with all departmental written practice protocols, applicable State and Federal laws regulations.

Skills

  • Must be able to organize and prioritize effectively and simultaneously.
  • Must possess good communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Must be pleasant and able to deal with the public and a variety of personalities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their family members, and other health care personnel.
  • Familiarity with advancements in medical technology, particularly insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Caring and compassionate
  • Provides patient care consistent with the scope of practice of the Supervising Physician.
  • Performs physical examination using established physical assessment skills.
  • Writes progress notes and orders in accordance with department procedures as observed by Physician.
  • Consults Physicians for difficult problems as needed and observed by feedback from those consulted.
  • Instructs and counsels patient and families in collaboration with other health team members.
  • Interprets and documents results of significant lab work and ancillary testing before the end of workday.
  • Notifies Physician of significant lab findings or results of ancillary testing before the end of the workday.
  • Orders lab work and appropriate ancillary tests as per patient’s medical condition and discussion with Physician.
  • Delivers direct care to those patients requiring the expertise of an advanced practitioner. Serves as a consultant in improving patient care and provide resources to the nursing staff as needed.
  • Actively participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of practice related program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Clinic
  • In-person
  • Private practice

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fernley, NV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $91,000

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