Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Crisp Regional Hospital; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, GA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Physician Services team. The NP contributes to care across life stages in an ambulatory setting, emphasizing wellness and preventive care. The role collaborates with physicians to manage acute and chronic conditions and to support prenatal programs.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, RN licensure, PA-C certification, and active BLS. A valid driver’s license and insurance are also required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Health Science (MHS), or Medical Science (MM Sc).
• Two to four years of work-related experience or equivalent education.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current PA-C certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting.
• Performs health maintenance exams with appropriate patient education for all age groups.
• Provides prenatal care and coordinates with physicians.
• Examines patients with acute complaints or stable chronic illnesses and initiates treatment per protocol.
• Maintains chart documentation and reporting systems for continuity of care.
• Participates in performance improvement (PI) projects.
• Assists physicians on epidemiological issues pertinent to the medical office.
• Follows all policies and procedures and complies with federal/state laws and JCAHO requirements.
• Completes all required professional education including continuing nursing education hours.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

RN licensed

PA-C certified

BLS certified

Education

MPAS / MHS / MM Sc

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

Under the leadership of the Director, Physician Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an active member of the Physician Services team that delivers medical care consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of Physician Services and CRHS. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing care to patients throughout their life cycles (prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) while emphasizing wellness promotion, illness prevention, care of acute minor illnesses and stable chronic illnesses for all life cycles.

• Education:

Requires a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Health Science (MHS), or Medical Science (MM Sc).

• Experience:

Requires two to four years of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires and maintains current state license as a Registered Nurse.

Requires and maintains current state certification as a Physician Assistant –Certified (PA-C).

Maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support (If BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)

Requires and maintains a current valid driver’s license and proof of minimum automobile insurance.

• Provides direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting.
• Performs health maintenance exams with appropriate patient education for all age groups, including well child exams, adolescent exams and sports physicals, and adult physicals including pap and pelvic exam.
• Performs pregnancy confirmation and introduces pregnant patients into the prenatal program at the clinic. Provides prenatal care in coordination with physicians.
• Examines patients with specific acute complaints or stable chronic illnesses, initiates treatment for identified conditions according to written protocol, and works closely with clinic physicians in referring patients with significant abnormal findings.
• Provides appropriate level of clinical and educational services as needed, that is age and condition appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement (PI) projects.
• Provides assistance to physicians on epidemiological issues pertinent to the medical office.
• Maintains chart documentation, tracking and reporting systems as indicated for continuity of care.
• Follows all Physician Services and CRHS policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and JCAHO requirements.
• Completes all required professional education including continuing nursing education hours and mandatory in-services to maintain professional licensure.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

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