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Murray-Calloway County Hospital
Nurse Practitioner- Murray Neurology- Full Time
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$112,077 / year median in Kentucky
+27% projected growth
Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner, under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management, and a broad range of medical services, including taking medical histories, conducting physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, administering treatments (e.g., suturing, casting and minor surgery), monitoring patients, prescribing meds, assisting physicians, and counseling/ educating patients. This position requires great attention to detail as quality patient care is of the utmost importance to our organization. This person must be professional, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and have compassion for our patients at all times.