Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Owensboro Health; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Medical Group is seeking a per diem APRN/NP to work in Occupational Health Logan Aluminum. The role collaborates with a physician to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in diverse populations.

You will obtain patient histories, order and interpret studies, and provide education on preventative health and community resources. Documentation and coordination of patient data are essential parts of this role.

Qualifications

• Assess and manage acute/chronic conditions per scope of practice.
• Obtain patient history, perform examinations, and order tests.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
• May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision- making, and the right to self-determination.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Owensboro Health Medical Group is seeking a per diem APRN/NP to work in Occupational Health Logan Aluminum. The role collaborates with a physician to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in diverse populations.

You will obtain patient histories, order and interpret studies, and provide education on preventative health and community resources. Documentation and coordination of patient data are essential parts of this role.