NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job description

Location/Department: Hospital - Emergency Services Part-Time 60/pp - benefits eligible: Job Summary: A clinically competent NP who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis, and the management of medical conditions both acute and chronic. Works independently and autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides primary care in the Emergency Services Department for diverse populations. Provider, mentor, educator, and patient advocate. Duties/Responsibilities: - Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment. - Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes. - Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents. - Demonstrated comprehensive history taking of health & medical history - Conduct a thorough physical exam based on age & history - Identify health & medical risk factors - Diagnosis appropriately based on history, physical exam & test results - Interpret diagnosis studies (lab tests, x-rays, EKG) - Appropriate consultation & referral as needed to other health professional or community agencies - Perform diagnosis studies as needed - Prescribe medications as needed...