Advanced practice registered nurse job description

Join the professional team at the Wellpinit Indian Health Clinic, this is a locum long term position with top pay and full benefits. Come along and see what it is like to work for a mission driven health center! Apply now! Mid Level Practitioner APRN FNP, NP, PA with strong background in Family or Internal Medicine as primary services

The contracted Nurse Practitioner shall interview and examine patients, review past medical history and request and/ or perform diagnostic tests and examinations as necessary to make diagnosis for primary care services. They make diagnosis after evaluating information obtained and provide medical or surgical treatment and/ or referral as appropriate.

The nurse practitioner shall counsel and educate patients, families, community and medical staff about general health care.

The nurse practitioner shall prescribe drugs and tests necessary to provide including the use of radiology and laboratory

The nurse practitioner shall become familiar with and be guided by the Indian Health Service formulary and shall follow IHS procedures when prescribing drugs

The nurse practitioner authorized to prescribe pharmaceuticals shall do so according to the availability of drugs listed in the IHS formulary

IHS pharmacy services will provide instructions to the prescribing contract physician as to substitution of generic drugs for prescribed drugs
The service unit pharmacy must approve drugs not on the formulary The nurse practitioner shall participate in a continual process of quality of health care evaluation to assure the provision of quality service. Strive for excellence in providing general family medicine medical services. Comply with all IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards Respect and maintain the basic right of patients, to include but not limited to personal dignity Referrals- all referrals shall be done utilizing the Patient Referred Care (PRC) process. The PRC Committee utilizing PRC guidelines will review these referrals. Prairie Band Health Services is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 1 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B). To be considered for employment with Indian Preference, documentation is required to be provided at time of application.



PI193760920

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 8-5


The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga Countys safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.


Summary:
Summary:
Delivers direct patient care consistent with the advanced practice registered nurses education, experience and certification, in collaboration with a physician, which includes diagnosis, management and/or referral of health care issues. Promotes consumer, family, and community health through preventative health care actions and through patient advocacy. The advanced practice registered nurse may also manage complex illnesses and/or deliver specialty care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.


Qualifications:
Other information:

Required:
MSN or grandfathered under Ohio Revised Code Graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nurse program Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Ohio Certificate of Authority as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in specialty. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or obtains within 90 days of hire. Obtains other advanced life support certifications applicable to practice area within 180 days of hire Meets the requirements/qualifications for clinical privileges in the specialty/department with The MetroHealth System and must report to Medical Staff Office at time of hire to apply for clinical privileges Maintains a standard care arrangement and renews/signs it as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing Note: Other department specific qualifications for providers will be addressed through the Certificate of Authority and credentialing process.

Preferred:
Have or be able to apply for a Certificate to Prescribe/Externship from the Ohio Board of Nursing

Physical Demands:



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Would you like to work for an organization that is patient-centered, results-driven, and team-focused? Would you like to have a Monday thru Friday 8-5 work/life balance (no more holidays or weekends)?

If yes then come join us at MCR Health where you will be able to provide exceptional care to our patients as they come to us for their healthcare needs. Our clinical staff are friendly, courteous, professional, and most importantly - they love our patients!

As part of this role, you will:

• Examine, assess, prescribe, and treat patients within scope of practice & under physician supervision
• Educate our patients on preventative care & prescribed treatments
• Collaborate with care team in assessing, planning, and implementing the patient's care plan

What you need to bring to this role:

• Current Georgia License as either:

• • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner OR
  • Physician Assistant

• Current Supervisory Relationship record with the state of Georgia
• Prior Pediatric Experience
• Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience after clinical rotation
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent active listening and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible, resourceful, and able to troubleshoot
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities

**MCR Health is a drug free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

**For the safety of our employees and patients, all new employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated and will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to your potential hire date.