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Experience: Not a factor. The employer is willing to provide on the job training.

Education:

Doctorate Degree is required per policy

Language: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is required to communicate with patients and staff.

Driver's License: Not required for this position

Requirements:

• Must have N

urse practitioner (NP) license per policy

Duties:

- - Assess patients' health by performing comprehensive physical exams. - Take medical histories to understand patients' conditions and concerns. -
- Identify and diagnose acute and chronic health conditions. - Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, X-rays, and EKGs. -
- Create individualized treatment plans based on diagnoses. - Prescribe medications, therapies, and interventions as needed. -
- Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, depending on their state's scope of practice. - Monitor patients for medication effectiveness and side effects. -
- Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc. - Educate patients about managing their conditions and preventing complications. -
- Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications. - Provide counseling on topics like nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and mental health. -
- Offer routine screenings (e.g., cancer screenings, blood pressure checks, vaccinations). - Advise on wellness strategies such as healthy eating and exercise. -
- Work with other healthcare providers (doctors, specialists, nurses) to ensure comprehensive care. - Coordinate care for patients, particularly those with complex needs. - Depending on their specialty, NPs may perform minor medical procedures like suturing wounds, removing skin lesions, or administering injections. -
- Treat patients who come in with acute illnesses like infections, sprains, or minor injuries. - Make decisions on when to refer patients to specialists or emergency care. -
- Maintain accurate patient records, documenting all assessments, treatments, and outcomes. - Ensure all documentation complies with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. -
- Some NPs specialize in mental health, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. - Provide counseling, therapy, and prescribe psychiatric medications as necessary. -
- Act as patient advocates, ensuring patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options. - Guide patients through the healthcare system and assist with referrals to specialists. -
- Regularly assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. - Follow up with patients to ensure their health goals are being met.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm