Nurse Practitioner & PA: Primary Care & Chronic Disease

Daviess Community Hospital; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daviess Community Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases. You will educate patients on prevention and healthy lifestyles, and provide age-appropriate care across the life span.

The role requires active Indiana NP/PA licensure, a current BLS certificate, and EMR documentation proficiency. You will collaborate with care teams, address diverse patient needs, and adjust plans as patients

Qualifications

• Must have a current Indiana NP or PA license (DEA, NPI, CSR).
• Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• Completion of required CME's.
• Computer skills for documentation of patients' charts in an EMR.
• Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages beneficial, but not required.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Must be able to multi-task as well as being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
• Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
• Manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
• Prescribes medications while using medication reference, as needed.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Revises plan of care as indicated by the patients' response to treatment.
• Assists patients in managing chronic conditions, treating illnesses and helping patients make educated choices about their lifestyle, health and well-being.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license (Indiana)

Physician Assistant license (Indiana)

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

CME completion

EMR documentation

English communication

Multilingual beneficial

Teamwork and flexibility

Job description

Daviess Community Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases. You will educate patients on prevention and healthy lifestyles, and provide age-appropriate care across the life span.

The role requires active Indiana NP/PA licensure, a current BLS certificate, and EMR documentation proficiency. You will collaborate with care teams, address diverse patient needs, and adjust plans as patients