Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Position Available In Sumter, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD’s.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age
• specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed
• not to exceed 10% travel.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I
• Employees will all be exposed to specific hazards as a regular part of their job.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), Basic Life Support (BLS), Department Specific Certifications may be required.

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Transcription
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision
• Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good
• manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform
• repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing
• Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking
• Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Sitting
• Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Climbing
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping
• Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist
• Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Pushing/Pulling
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Frequently within shift (34-66%)