Nurse Practitioner

Described Duties:

1. Work cooperatively with Northwest Health Services providers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates to carry out the goals and objectives of NHS according to governing body requirements and established internal policies and procedures.

2. Will treat others respectfully whether it is a patient, fellow employee, member of management, customer, vendor or visitor to our premises.

3. Provide preventive and primary health care services to patients within scope of licensure and training, collaborative practice agreement and Northwest Health Services credentialing and privileging policies.

4. Complete medical records accurately and timely.

5. Code services and diagnoses correctly.

6. Participate in Northwest Health Services quality improvement activities, including peer review.

7. Participate in Northwest Health Services community health improvement initiatives.

8. Participate in Northwest Health Services scheduled provider staff meetings.

9. Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

10. Perform related work as required.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide health care services efficiently in a health care environment, physically assist patients as needed, exhibiting fine motor skills, precise eye/hand coordination, walk, talk, hear, see, kneel, lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds.

2. Assess, treat, and diagnose a wide variety of patients/clients with accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency at an advanced professional level.

3. Utilize evidence based instrument to assist in the treatment of clients.

4. Utilize critical thinking skills to interpret a variety of complex situations.

5. Communicate with patients and office staff with tact and patience utilizing good communication skills.

6. Must possess cognitive skills necessary to understanding terminology, medical records, instructions, and problem solve.

7. Must be able to talk, hear, react, stand, kneel and lift.

8. Must possess basic computer skills.

9. Possess light typing skills, computer knowledge helpful. Must demonstrate accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency.

10. Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

11. Perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, talk, hear, and speak cautiously.

12. Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Qualifications:

1. Licensure and certification as advance practice nurse in applicable specialty.

2. BLS certification.

3. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, and proof of insurance for personal vehicle used for business.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.