Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Care

Job Description

Position Title : Nurse Practitioner

Reports to : Chief Operating Officer, Anderson Medical Group

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner’s primary responsibility is to promote and maintain health by providing safe and effective medical services under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by the supervising physician. As a member of the health care team, the APN takes medical histories, examines and treats patients, orders and interprets laboratory tests and x rays, and makes diagnoses. The APN can also treat minor injuries. The APN records progress notes, instructs and counsels patients, and orders or carries out therapy. The Nurse Practitioner may prescribe some medications based on the details of the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician. Other duties may include supervising technicians and assistants.

Service And Quality Standards

• Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is Positive In Interactions With Others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires The Trust Of Others

Acts in accordance with AMG policies and code of conduct

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows Commitment To Improvement Efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to AMG mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports AMG initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

Is a good steward of AMG resources

Develops / uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities

Education Requirements And Other Requirements

Education Level : Master’s Degree in Nursing and a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner curriculum.

Certification : National certification as a nurse practitioner by one of the following certifying bodies as appropriate

For The Available Position.

Licensure : Licensure to practice in the State of Illinois; Controlled Substance License and DEA preferred.

Experience Requirements : One year of experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred.

Other Requirements : Must be able to complete computer work.

Employment Type : Full Time

Bonus / Commission : Yes