Description Job Summary Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Regional Vice Preseident and/or Supervising Physician. Functions as a member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow and maximizes the delivery of quality care to patients. Emphasize health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions. General Accountabilities: • Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently • Follow protocols which provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care. • Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation. • Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings. • Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included. • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated. • Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated. • Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies. • Prescribes dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. • Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards. • Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Learns computer software programs; enters and maintains accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports. Requirements • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least 2 years of clinical experience. • Board certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure. • DEA licensure with no restrictions. • Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management. • Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care, or ambulatory clinic setting. • BLS certified