Nurse Practitioner Partner - Primary Care/Local Clinic

Nurse Practitioner Partner - Primary Care/Local Clinic

Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)

Job Category: Primary Care

Location: RENO,OK

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000

Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories)
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
• Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
• Provides well-women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
• Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
• Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
• Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
• Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing.
• Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
• Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
• Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
• Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environmentDedication to providing high-quality patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship.
• Problem Solving: Must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans.
• Critical Thinking: Must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition and identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome.
• Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff.