Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) Dermatology
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Job Summary
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history performing patient assessment via observation interview and examination; orders performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments screenings immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians patients consultants nurses ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patients condition.
- Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
- May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health treatment options and community resources.
- Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports records statistics etc.
- Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
- Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects including medication administration and family/patient education.
- Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance programs and safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional evidence-based patient care.
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Dust dirt grease or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending crouching stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Lab/research equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Education:
M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
Required Qualifications:
- APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
- Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
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