Nurse Practitioner at Unity Health Care, Inc

Medical

Full Time

Days

8-5

INTRODUCTION

The Nurse Practitioner provides expanded care to patients by exercising independent judgment related to patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, counseling, and comprehensive care of UHC Patients. 

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to patient.

·        Obtains medical histories and conducts physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate.

·        Orders and interprets laboratory/radiology testing, as appropriate.

·        Makes diagnoses and prescribes therapeutic measures of care including legend drugs and controlled substances.

·        Counsels patient, and provides teaching for health maintenance and specific health problems.

·        Makes appropriate referrals to specialist, 24-hour shelters, and hospitals.

·        Recognizes and manages common acute and chronic illnesses within her/his scope of practice.

·        Develops and participates in screening programs.

·        Provides immediate emergency care as needed and makes arrangements for transport to appropriate hospital or health service when necessary.

·        Collaborates, as needed, with social worker, medical-clerical assistant, and physician responsible for team regarding treatments, referrals, and follow-up care of patients.

·        Conducts peer review and quality improvement activities on a regular basis.

·        Attends meetings as assigned.

·        Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have current DC RN license with certification by the ANCC or AANP, DEA license, and CDS license.
• 2-3 years of experience in ambulatory care setting with some contact with homeless patients.

·        Must be willing to accept "on call" duties on a regular rotation.

Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred. * For correctional position-correctional experience- preferred but not required.

EOE