Nurse Practitioner

Nirvana Health & Wellness; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday through Friday work schedule

New graduates welcome to apply

Job summary

A healthcare practice located in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The role involves assessing and treating patients, collaborating with physicians, and educating families about preventive care. Applicants must have a Nurse Practitioner degree and hold an Alabama license. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, offering a supportive environment for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold current license/registration to practice in Alabama.
• Must enjoy working with Pediatric patients.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions.
• Collaborate with the physician for chronic illnesses.
• Educate patients about preventive care and medical issues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Prescribe medications within scope of license.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion

Ability to maintain highly confidential information

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school or University

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Huntsville, United States | Posted on 11/17/2022

Come advance your career with a practice that is making a difference in healthcare. A compassionate, organized and well established Family/Peds Medicine practice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner.

Incentives

• Monday through Friday work schedule
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Havea AL State license

Eligibility Requirements

• Must enjoy working with Pediatric patients
• A NP degree from an accredited school or University
• Master’s degree in nursing**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribe medications within scope of license
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling

Requirements

• Must hold current license/registration to practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information