Objectives of this role

• Demonstrate scientific knowledge, sound judgment, and technical skill while ensuring that care plans, medical regimens, and hospital procedures are enacted
• Leverage clinical expertise to care for a broad and complex patient population, including primary care assessments, diagnoses, evidence-based treatments, and clinical monitoring
• Provide continuous, comprehensive nursing and medical care, including preventive and supportive healthcare services, to patients and their families
• Provide education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to ensure that quality and safe care are delivered
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures, in addition to legal regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of new patients prior to decisions about their treatment
• Manage patient access to both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits to ensure availability and continuity of care
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans based on medical history, physical exams, and nursing assessments
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Identify and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare providers in the evaluation of medical screenings

Required skills and qualifications

• Master's of science in nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) license or equivalent
• Advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) certification or equivalent
• Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or equivalent clinical leadership experience
• Prescriptive authority, as required
• Basic life support (BLS) certification or equivalent

Preferred skills and qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a specialty practice area
• Experience with EHR (electronic health records)