Nurse Practitioner

Maryland Primary Care Physicians; Ridgeway (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Primary Care Physicians seeks a Nurse Practitioner (FP) to provide primary care in a physician-led office. You will gather medical histories, perform exams, and collaborate on treatment plans while overseeing patient education and preventive care.

Responsibilities include ordering labs, administering injections, triaging calls, and maintaining EMR records. Requires NP certification, state license, and 1–3 years’ experience in a medical setting.

Qualifications

• BSN and nurse practitioner certification is required.
• 1-3 years NP experience in a medical office/clinic setting.
• State license and MMR/Flu/PPD vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history and physical data and input into EMR.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform a complete physical exam and collaborate with physicians.
• Order laboratory and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Triages patient calls and provides consultation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

EMR documentation

Emergency response

Education

BSN

Nurse Practitioner program

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Nurse Practitioner (FP)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the office following established standards and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to Clinical Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to medical office environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients and inputs into Company’s EMR system.
2. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
3. Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
4. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
5. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
6. Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
7. Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
8. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
9. Maintains and reviews patients records and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
10. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
11. Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
12. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
13. Maintain excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, coworkers, and the public.
14. Maintain patient confidentiality.
15. Performs related work and other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Skill in preparing and maintaining EMR records and responding to correspondence. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

Education:

1. B.S. degree-graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
3. Advanced degree preferred

Experience

One - three years Nurse Practitioner experience in a medical office/clinic setting.

Certifications/License:

Nurse Practitioner Certification, State Registered License.

Other Requirements:

MMR, Flu, PPD