Job Description

JOB TITLE Nurse Practitioner or PA-C

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Nurse Practitioner or PA-C will provide direct patient care to a specific out-patient population.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/PA-C Program.
• Current Certification.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/PA-C in the practicing state.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.