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Cibola General Hospital

Family Nurse Practitioner - APRN (Mid-Level)

Cibola General Hospital, Grants, New Mexico, United States, 87020


JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Nurse Practitioner - APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatric OR 18 yrs. of age to geriatrics; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Examine patients and record history

Adhere to proper charting protocols

Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan

Order or execute tests or images as needed

Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician

Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient

Administer or prescribe treatment and medications

Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease

Inoculate and vaccinate as required

Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being

Perform minor surgery

Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities

Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have and maintain current State of New Mexico license in good standing

Current National Board Certification

Mush have and maintain current DEA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills

Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience using an electronic medical records system

Bilingual a preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Clinic Administrator/Chief of Staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate effectively with patients

Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care

Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner

Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time

Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Ability to reach with hands and arms

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