Part-Time Nurse Practitioner — Rural Primary Care + PTO

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan Matching

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers in Honesdale, PA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Health Center. This role provides primary care to patients as an assistant to physicians, following established standards and protocols.

You will obtain medical histories, perform examinations, order tests, manage acute and chronic conditions, and participate in patient education and community workshops to promote health in our rural community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and medical care.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment to administer patient care.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs complete physical exams and records findings; collaborates with physicians.
• Orders laboratory and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnoses and plans.
• Administers medications and injections; sutures minor lacerations.
• Instructs patients on medications and treatment instructions; provides education.
• Maintains patient records and posts test results.
• Triages patient calls and provides consultation.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Provides monitoring of care between physician visits.
• Provides care to pediatric and adolescent patients as indicated.
• Prescribes a limited formulary per state guidelines.
• Provides workshops and presentations to professionals and community.
• Develops patient education tools and participates in community programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Primary care

Medical history

Patient education

Collaboration with physicians

Emergency management

Triaging calls

Education

Licensure

Job description

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers in Honesdale, PA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Health Center. This role provides primary care to patients as an assistant to physicians, following established standards and protocols.

You will obtain medical histories, perform examinations, order tests, manage acute and chronic conditions, and participate in patient education and community workshops to promote health in our rural community.