Description
Soldotna Family Practice
Nurse Practitioner
Reports To: CEO
Employment Status: Full-Time
Schedule:
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the clinical team to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, medications, staff consultation, group visit participation, and other services as needed. Participation in panel management and population-based care, participation in staff meetings, and helping guide appropriate utilization of resources is expected.
Essential Functions
Assists in facilitating coordination of care
Performs comprehensive assessments of patients and the relevant systems to formulate diagnoses and plan appropriate interventions
Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnostic impressions
Develops and implements a plan of care and recommends interventions to attain optimal patient function
Uses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, drug interaction tools, clinical guidelines, etc.
Plans and implements care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of the patient function
Performs procedures as appropriate for level of training
Confers as needed or when contacted by other providers regarding care and treatment of patients, and assists in examining and treating patients
Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease control
Confers with professional personnel in medical and related fields
Implements care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served
Effectively utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and manage patient population
Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of Care Team
Participates in peer review activities
Participates in Care Team training and learning activities
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Soldotna Family Practice objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
Walk (Move, Traverse)
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Other: Biohazards
OSHA Categories
Category I Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools
Equipment used for job: computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment
Tools: Standard medical office equipment and tools.
Travel
Travel may be required for training both local or out of state.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Nursing Degree- NP
Experience
Three to five years of experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
License/Certification
Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current Alaska Licensure, Current DEA certificate. BLS certification required
Special Skills
Performs and completes ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified
