Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
- Job Number: 31026
- Location: Primary Care at Lee St Americus
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Address:
715 North Lee St.Americus,GA
- Postal Code: 31719
- Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 4/17/2025
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
●Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
●Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
●Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
●Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
●Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
●Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
●Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
●General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
●May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
●May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
●May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
●Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
●Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.
●May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
OSHA CATEGORY
●OSHA Category I - Employees will all be exposed to specific hazards as a regular part of their job.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
●Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
●4+ years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
●Required Certifications/Licensures: Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), Basic Life Support (BLS), Department Specific Certifications may be required.
GENERAL SKILLS
●Organizational Skills
●Communication Skills
●Interpersonal Skills
●Customer Relations
●Mathematical
●Analytical
●Grammar/Spelling
●Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
●Follow Verbal Instructions
●Transcription
●Basic Computer Skills
●Microsoft Office Suite
●General Clerical Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
●Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
●Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
●Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
●Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
●Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
●Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
●Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
●Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
●Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
●Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
●Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
●Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
