Nurse Practitioner APRN

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.; Woodsville (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive primary care in an outpatient clinic.

The APRN assesses, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing preventive care and patient education. Responsibilities include examinations, ordering tests, documenting care, collaborating with physicians, and prescribing or recommending therapies as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Obtain complete patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Formulate diagnoses and appropriate plans of care.
• Complete and sign all documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete patient histories and perform examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop diagnoses and care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to prepare a comprehensive plan.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Diagnostics interpretation

Documentation

Clinical collaboration

Prescribing medications

Referral to specialists

EMR documentation

Patient education

Scope of practice

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. The APRN assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic health conditions while promoting preventive care and patient education. Practice responsibilities are performed in accordance with New Hampshire Board of Nursing regulations, applicable state and federal laws, organizational policies, and the individual practitioner's education, training, certification, and demonstrated clinical competency.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains full and accurate patient histories and performs physical examinations
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and screening tests
• Formulates diagnoses and appropriate plans of care
• Complete and sign all documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• When necessary and appropriate, uses physician consultation to assist with diagnosis and/or management
• Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed to prepare a comprehensive plan of care
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or other therapeutic interventions
• Refers patients to specialists, if necessary
• Documents pertinent information, including patient histories and physical examinations, assessments, interventions, and plans
• Regularly uses computer/EMR in clinical management of patients as well as intra-office communication and other office related activities
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills, including the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, necessary to provide care appropriate for each patient’s age specific needs such as those for infant, adolescent, and geriatric patients
• Must complete work within scope of practice for current licensure or certification
• Other duties, hours, and ACHS site placement may be assigned