Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history review, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Accurately document patient encounters, progress notes, and other relevant information in electronic medical records or other documentation systems.
• Advising patients on preventative care and optimal health practices
• Ensure quality of tests being performed
• Analyze and interpret test results i.e. pft, chest x-rays, abi’s, EKGs, etc…
• Refer patients for further diagnostic testing as needed
• Relay information between clinics and physicians as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
• Passing a national certification exam administered by organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
• State licensure as an NP
• Adult and Geriatric patient population experience
• Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Detail oriented while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to assess a wide range of medical conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment