Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Job Description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a skilled member of the health team who provides direct preventive and primary care for pediatric, adults and geriatric patients under collaboration with a licensed physician, according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Wisconsin. Family Health Center provides comprehensive, integrated primary health care services for all, regardless of one’s background or circumstances. Care provided is related to health maintenance, acute care, and chronic disease management at the health center or in outreach settings including mobile services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Obtains complete medical history and physical data to ensure accurate patient records.

2. Performs appropriate physical examinations and records findings in patient records.

3. Interprets data to determine and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

4. Synthesizes data to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan.

5. Provides appropriate information to individual patients and families concerning medications, plan

of care, and treatment regimes.

6. Works collaboratively with health team members to ensure complete delivery of prescribed care.

7. Arranges appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and facilities as necessary.

8. Provides health education to patients and families about ways to improve, promote, and maintain

their health status, including but not limited to information on disease / disease processes, self-care

practices, and positive choices.

9. Maintains accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up for

administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.

10. Adheres to the drug formulary used by the practice to be compliant with agreement.

11. Identifies barriers to patient care flow or delivery and assists in formulating corrective action.

12. Supervises and intervenes with clinical issues and supports / directs triage by clinical staff when

necessary.

13. Demonstrates responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of resources to

ensure timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability.

14. Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to

ensure a safe environment.

15. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

16. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge

and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.

2. Develops and / or participates in the development of patient education materials and recommends

community resources to meet patient and family needs.

3. Triages patient telephone calls and troubleshoots questions to ease concerns of patients and family

members.

4. Actively participates in selected committee activities.

5. Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required : Master’s degree in nursing.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required : Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and

Nurse Practitioner Licensure. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded within three months of hire. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department / location).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer