Nurse Practitioner

South Central Primary Care; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Primary Care Inc in Georgia is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to serve as a primary health care provider for patients of all ages, delivering comprehensive care from preventive services to acute and chronic disease management.

The NP will perform exams, order and interpret tests, provide prenatal and well-child care, and collaborate with the medical director to ensure HIPAA-compliant, high-quality patient care in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and NP program.
• National board certification in the NP specialty.
• Current Georgia NP license and DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provide prenatal care and family planning.
• Deliver well-childcare, screenings, and immunizations.
• Coordinate care, order tests, and interpret results; may perform minor procedures.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification

Georgia License

DEA Certificate

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Job description

General Summary:Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Nurse Practitioners serve as patient’s primary health care provider and see patients of all ages. Nurse Practitioners treat both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests. Diagnoses certain diseases and provides appropriate treatment to include prescribing select medications.Employment Status: Salaried – FSLA Exempt StatusEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Diagnoses, treats, evaluates, and manages acute and chronic illnesses and diseases.Obtains medical histories and conducts physical examinations.Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.Prescribes physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments.Provides prenatal care and family planning services.Provides well-childcare, including screening and immunizations.Provides primary and specialty care services, health-maintenance care for adults.Performs or assists in minor surgeries and procedures.Counsels and educates patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.Provides health services including but not limited to screening, triage, testing, diagnosis, and treatment at the health center or offsite, including offsite programs or events and whether in-person or through telehealth.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of preventative medicine, nutrition, wellness and health education.Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer care.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.Typical Working Conditions:Frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public.Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a normal office environment.Work may be stressful at times and may require occasional evening or weekend work.HIPAA Disclosure:This position has access to systems and/or services that contain protected health information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Additionally, the position ensures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient information, according to the HIPAA Privacy Act and supporting GAPHC policies and procedures.Reporting Relationship: Chief Executive Officer and Medical DirectorSupervisory Responsibilities: Clinical StaffQualifications:Successful completion of an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nursing and graduate-level Nurse Practitioner Program (Master’s or Doctorate degree).National board certification in area of specialty.Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing undue hardship for the employer.Full range body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.Sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time.Occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.Normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues.Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 8 or more hours per shift.