Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Center Street Community Health Center within the scope of the practice according to the requirements of the Ohio Board of Nursing, Written protocol, and ability. The Nurse Practitioner may be directed by the clinical Director to perform other duties in accordance with funding policies, procedures, and protocols.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

· Serve as a member of the Center Street Community Health Center health care team establishing a positive, professional relationship with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team.

· Perform routine physical examinations and preventative health measures including, but not limited to immunizations, developmental screening, and routing laboratory screening/procedures appropriate to gender and age group.

· Diagnosis and treat common and uncomplicated health conditions. Collaborate, consult and refer any patient who has complicated or uncommon health problems to other physicians in the health center or to the community as appropriate.

· Prescribe medications and devices incidental to the provision of routine health care, family planning and perinatal care for essentially healthy patients in accordance with the State of Ohio law.

· Chart in the medical record utilizing age-appropriate wellness assessment tools or problem oriented medical record system, assuring accurate and timely completion of data entry into the patient medical record.

· Institute emergency medical measures in life-threatening situations. Provides first aid as needed.

· Provide precise information and education about diagnosis to the patient to enable informed decision making and provide written follow-up. Include family members according to patient instructions.

· Incorporate preventative health care aimed at improving and maintaining health status based upon individual, cultural, sociological, psychological and environmental factors.

· Coordinate patient services and referrals to promote and maintain continuous comprehensive care at entry level.

· Provide support and counseling for patients with stable chronic disease.

· Refer any patient with unstable chronic disease to a physician in the health center or community as appropriate.

· Follow universal precautions in all activities.

· Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner.

· Perform clinical and outreach related tasks.

· Participates in Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement activities and other initiatives as appropriate.

· Adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Center Street Community Health Center within the scope of the practice according to the requirements of the Ohio Board of Nursing, Written protocol, and ability. The Nurse Practitioner may be directed by the clinical Director to perform other duties in accordance with funding policies, procedures, and protocols.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

· Serve as a member of the Center Street Community Health Center health care team establishing a positive, professional relationship with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team.

· Perform routine physical examinations and preventative health measures including, but not limited to immunizations, developmental screening, and routing laboratory screening/procedures appropriate to gender and age group.

· Diagnosis and treat common and uncomplicated health conditions. Collaborate, consult and refer any patient who has complicated or uncommon health problems to other physicians in the health center or to the community as appropriate.

· Prescribe medications and devices incidental to the provision of routine health care, family planning and perinatal care for essentially healthy patients in accordance with the State of Ohio law.

· Chart in the medical record utilizing age-appropriate wellness assessment tools or problem oriented medical record system, assuring accurate and timely completion of data entry into the patient medical record.

· Institute emergency medical measures in life-threatening situations. Provides first aid as needed.

· Provide precise information and education about diagnosis to the patient to enable informed decision making and provide written follow-up. Include family members according to patient instructions.

· Incorporate preventative health care aimed at improving and maintaining health status based upon individual, cultural, sociological, psychological and environmental factors.

· Coordinate patient services and referrals to promote and maintain continuous comprehensive care at entry level.

· Provide support and counseling for patients with stable chronic disease.

· Refer any patient with unstable chronic disease to a physician in the health center or community as appropriate.

· Follow universal precautions in all activities.

· Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner.

· Perform clinical and outreach related tasks.

· Participates in Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement activities and other initiatives as appropriate.

· Adhere to applicable laws and regulations.