Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Description

• Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.


• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.


• Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.


• Manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.


• Prescribes medications while using medication reference, as needed.


• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.


• Revises plan of care as indicated by the patients' response to treatment.


• Assists patients in managing chronic conditions, treating illnesses and helping patients make educated choices about their lifestyle, health and well-being.

Requirements

• Must have a current Indiana Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license. (DEA, NPI, CSR)


• Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred


• Completion of required CME's.


• Computer skills for documentation of patients charts in an EMR.


• Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.


• Additional languages beneficial, but not required.


• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.


• Must be able to multi-task as well as being a team player.