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Summary

Provide primary health care to patients of the Rural Health Medical Program. The Nurse Practitioner assures that the patient needs are met professionally and privately without regard to race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree or Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner

Experience

• Previous work experience preferred.
• Licenses, Certification and/or Registrations
• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Alabama. Preferred CRNP in the state of Alabama. National certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center. BLS certification. ACLS preferred.

Behavioral Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate communication and displays compassion in exceeding customer expectations.
• Applies the principle of teamwork and quality to job responsibilities and includes customer satisfaction goals.
• Demonstrate integrity and responsibilities related to organization operations, safety, and education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accessible and available health services and education of and communication with patients concerning diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the health care system.
• Treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnosis and Continuity of Care.
• Appropriate, accurate, and complete medical record entries. Adequate and appropriate transfer of information when clients are referred to another health care provider.
• Assess potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior related to lifestyle and culture.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans utilizing sound clinical judgments based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs of the client. Assist individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient care and promote positive, effective, working relationships with other clinical staff and the community.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in peer review and review of protocols, policies, and procedures and participate in professional development, in-service education, community education, and other professional activities. Assume responsibility for coordinated efforts of medical staff to ensure efficient and smooth operation of the center. In conjunction with the CEO and management team participates in the development and implementation of the mission, vision, and values of the organization, including high-quality, patient-focused health care.
• Participates in Patient-Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration to promote and nurture the culture and infrastructure that makes PCMH successful.
• Link/refer patients to local or federal resources to address needs or barriers related to COVID-19.
• Provide education and support regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with and performing normal office duties and responsibilities. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, verify written materials' accuracy, and accurately prepare and administer medications.

Language Skills/Specialized Skills

• Ability to read, speak effectively, analyze and interpret documents such as policies and procedures manual, safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions and government regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. Self-motivated with the ability to professionally manage demanding workload. Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Self-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented.

Computer Skills

Have a working knowledge of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

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