Job Description
Daviess Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner
(NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) . Position requires the ability to
educate patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans
and procedures for a diverse patient population. Effectively collaborate
with members of the healthcare team to offer the best patient care and
ensure good outcomes are achieved. We are looking to fill a PRN position
at our QuickCare Clinic.
- Develops treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
- Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Understands the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over
the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care
to the patients served.
- Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
- Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
- Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers.
- Prescribes medications while using medication references as needed.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual
needs of patients and family.
- Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
- Completes computerized documentation in patient's charts in appropriate
time frame.
- Knowledge of established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance
improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner License or current Physician Assistant license
- Current BLS certification. ACLS certified.
- Confident in diagnosing, treating, education, and assisting patients of
all ages to manage illnesses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with EMR documentation
and computer skills.
- Experience preferred but not mandatory.