Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Adelphi is seeking a Family Practice certified Advanced Practice Nurse to provide medical services at a healthcare facility in Athens County, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have experience in serving patients with mental illnesses.

Quick Job Facts:
--- Ref #: BD-568-01
--- Profession: Family Practice Advanced Practice Nurse
--- Location: Athens County, Ohio
--- Facility Type: Inpatient Healthcare Facility
--- Job Type: Contract (3 months)
--- Shift Schedule: 20-28 hours per week, onsite
--- Start Date: TBD
--- Duration: 3 months

Requirements:
--- Ohio license as Registered Nurse
--- Completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice
--- Certification by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice
--- Certificate of Authority
--- Certificate to Prescribe

Responsibilities:
--- Provide medical care to patients at the healthcare facility under the approval of the Chief Clinical Officer.
--- Conduct physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans for patients.
--- Prescribe medications and administer treatments for acute and chronic conditions.
--- Monitor patients' medical progress and maintain accurate medical records for each patient.
--- Perform physical examinations on both patients and employees as required.
--- Perform minor surgical procedures and refer patients for surgical consultations when necessary.
--- Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
--- Stay current with developments in primary care and family medicine through continuous education.
--- Serve as a medical consultant to psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals at the facility.
--- Collaborate with medical specialists to determine appropriate care or treatments for patients.
--- Facilitate the admission, discharge, and readmission of patients referred for inpatient treatment at other facilities.
--- Maintain accurate documentation of medical services rendered, including completion of medical evaluation forms, admission and discharge records, interpretation of laboratory reports, and clinical diagnostic findings.
--- Provide instructions and medical records to nursing staff and other personnel as needed.
--- Any other duties as assigned.

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