Nurse Practitioner - St. Mary's Family Medicine

Rochester Regional Health; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Holidays & sick time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in St. Mary’s, GA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care - Family Medicine team. You will take comprehensive histories, perform physical exams, order labs and imaging, and collaborate with physicians to develop care plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, strong documentation, and the ability to manage a busy outpatient setting with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• MS in Nursing is required and RN licensure in NYS is listed in credentials.
• Experience with pediatric patients and underserved populations preferred.
• Strong documentation and professional behavior are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories, perform exams, and order tests for ambulatory patients.
• Develop treatment plans with attending physicians and coordinate care.
• Interact with patients and families with empathy and clear communication.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, and respond to acute changes.
• Document all data to support accurate medical status and plans.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Compassionate

Stress management

Documentation

Pediatric experience

Education

MS: Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to ambulatory patients.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

St. Mary’s

DEPARTMENT

Primary Care -Family Medicine

SCHEDULE

Days; Monday - Friday

ATTRIBUTES

• Previous experience working with pediatric patients and underserved populations preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

OFFERINGS

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Paid malpractice insurance with full tail coverage
• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of vacation and 1 week of CME
• Competitive CME allowance to support ongoing professional development
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid holidays and sick time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Take complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians; perform physical examinations; order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures
• Management & Development. reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions; develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management; order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams; assist in the collection of data for research projects
• Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members,medical/social/publicservices support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients.
• Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

EDUCATION

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions, RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14611

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.