PER DIEM NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SLEEP MEDICINE

This is a temporary position

General Summary:

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Obtain medical histories. 2. Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases. 3. Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays. 4. Prescribes medications and other treatments. 5. Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling. 6. Collaborate with physicians as needed. 7. Emphasizes wellness and self-care to patients and family members. 8. Researches medical findings and studies and incorporates as appropriate. 9. Selects cost-effective and appropriate diagnostic fees. 10. Other duties as assigned.

Performance/Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of nurse practitioner theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.
• Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize accordingly.
• Adheres to clinic s policies and procedures.
• Licensed as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the

State of Ohio Education:

• Masters degree from an accredited school.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and CPR certification required.