Nurse Practitioner

DC Pulmonary Medicine Inc; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Douglasville, Georgia, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients, requiring a Master's degree and 3-5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests, educating patients, and coordinating care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient health.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appropriate certifications and/or licensures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute health care problems.
• Educate patients about self-management of illnesses.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests.
• Supervise or coordinate patient care activities.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating illnesses

Patient education

Analytical skills

Record keeping

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

General Accountabilities

Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.

Prescribes medications.

Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.

Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.

Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.

Keeps abreast of developments in nursing.

Refer patients for primary care conditions.

Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

Performs routine or annual physical examinations.

Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.

Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.

Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Experience: 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures