NP Ortho
LifePoint Health
09102 Nurse Practitioner-Clinic STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 3.31.2017
Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Practice Operations Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 78
EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers
Essential Functions ?
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, 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.
Job Requirements ?
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Required Skills*
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS) (certification may be obtained within week one of orientation, prior to patient care)
*Required Skills*
Licenses: Current and active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Tennessee
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**Organization:** **Crockett AMG LLC*
**Title:** *NP Ortho*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg*
**Requisition ID:** *7425-3487*
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