Nurse Practitioner Position Available In St. Clair, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse responsible for patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations. They work independently or as part of a team, educating patients on preventive care, conducting physicals, ordering tests, and serving as primary healthcare providers. Some may also prescribe medications. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing school and Nurse Practitioner program, current APRN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification. The position involves full-time work with some days assisting physicians and running clinics.
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Moody, AL 35004 SUMMARY
OF JOB DUTIES
A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. They may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Generally, nurse practitioners perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. They may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider. Some nurse practitioners are also able to prescribe medications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill perioperative patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role. Assists with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. •5 Days a week (Full-time/40 hours) 2 days a week assisting Physician with Care Coordination & working w/ staff The other 3 days will consist of running your own clinic
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facility • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
