Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Nurse Practioner responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under the supervision of a physician following established guidelines and protocols and within established scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
• Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.
• Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.
• Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.
• Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.
• Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history, and age.
• Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.
• Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
• Provides patient and / or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.
• Assesses and documents patient and / or family psychosocial issues.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores.
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.
• Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT :

We will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Schedule Requirements : Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm and weekends 8 am - 3 pm

Location : On-site, DOD Clinic, Santa Cruz, CA

CREDENTIALS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE