Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown, DE
Pay From: $65 per hour

MUST:
The Nurse Practitioner must have experience:
Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state in which services are performed
May be required to possess and maintain a current DEA license, depending on regional requirements
May be required to possess a current ACLS and/or BLS certification, depending on regional requirements
Masters Degree in Nursing or a related field of study
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service
Must have a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
Must be able to work individually as well as within a team
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology
Must have a compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease

DUTIES:
Utilizes a multimodal approach to include but not limited to medication and interventional management, physical therapy and bracing where appropriate
Explains procedures or prescribed treatments to patients along with treatment goals
Interprets medical tests in the context of patient care and explains results to patients
Completes all administrative tasks in a timely manner
Monitors patient's compliance to treatment plan (i.e.: obtaining urine drug screens, where applicable)
Adheres to company policies, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws
Records complete, timely and legible medical records
Liaises with other medical professionals related to patient care
Keeps up to date with medical developments
Promotes the company's core values
Coordinates with medical assistants, nurses and other medical staff
One (1) year of prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
One (1) year of experience performing in-office procedures
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Checks work e-mail on a regular basis throughout the workday
Participates in and complete all required trainings and in-services
Performs other duties as assigned