Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Adults, Pediatrics and Family Practice. The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for working collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to provide primary health care to acute and chronically stable patients. Including, obtaining histories, perform physical examinations, diagnoses, treat and monitor chronic diseases, order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribes and select medications, immunizations and other treatments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with professionals, administrative staff, clients and representatives of community agencies.This may include but is not limited to the following responsibilities:Educates and counsels patients to promote positive health behaviors and disease preventionPerforms and completes routine physical and follow-up examsDiagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical problemsOrders diagnostic tests, x-rays, therapeutic injections and immunizations as determined by the symptoms or illness of the patientWork closely with clinical staff in coordinating and obtaining needed services for patients and familiesKeeps currently dictated or written medical records on and records all pertinent information regarding patient history, physical diagnoses and treatments accuratelyRefers patients to specialists in accordance with referral policy when deemed necessaryUses, protects, and discloses patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standardsConsults with attending physician as necessaryPerforms additional duties as assignedRequirements and Qualifications:Master's Degree NursingMinimum 3 years of broad spectrum family medicine experienceProficient in English and Spanish highly preferredCurrent CPR CertificationCurrent NP License requiredExperience in Adult, Pediatrics and/or Family PracticeMust be able to work in interdisciplinary teams

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