Nurse Practitioner

Position Description

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Performs history and physical examinations and carries out appropriate intervention/procedures as determined by the plan of care.  Coordinates care of assigned patients according to Northside Hospital established Standards of Care.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts a history and physical examination of all assigned patients.
2. Manages all patients according to Northside Hospital established Standards of Care and protocols established by assigned directors.
3. May order treatments (including rehabilitation services), laboratory studies and x-rays as indicated for patients in the clinic or practice using established protocols.  In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will appropriately call in medications within the scope of his/her licensure.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing
2. Please refer to the Medical Staff Guidelines for certifications and credentialing applicable to this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. One (1) year experience.

License/Certification Requirements: Yes

Work Hours: 7:30a-4p

Weekend Requirements: No

On-Call Requirements: No