Family Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi is seeking a Family Practice certified Advanced Practice Nurse to provide medical services at a healthcare facility in Athens County, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have experience in serving patients with mental illnesses.

Quick Job Facts:

• Ref #: BD-568-01

• Profession: Family Practice Advanced Practice Nurse

• Location: Athens County,Ohio

• Facility Type: Inpatient Healthcare Facility

• Job Type: Contract (3 months)

• Shift Schedule: 20-28 hours per week, onsite

• Start Date: TBD

• Duration: 3 months

Requirements:

• Ohio license as Registered Nurse

• Completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice

• Certification by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice

• Certificate of Authority

• Certificate to Prescribe

Responsibilities: 

• Provide medical care to patients at the healthcare facility under the approval of the Chief Clinical Officer.

• Conduct physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans for patients.

• Prescribe medications and administer treatments for acute and chronic conditions.

• Monitor patients medical progress and maintain accurate medical records for each patient.

• Perform physical examinations on both patients and employees as required.

• Perform minor surgical procedures and refer patients for surgical consultations when necessary.

• Provide patient and family education as appropriate.

• Stay current with developments in primary care and family medicine through continuous education.

• Serve as a medical consultant to psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals at the facility.

• Collaborate with medical specialists to determine appropriate care or treatments for patients.

• Facilitate the admission, discharge, and readmission of patients referred for inpatient treatment at other facilities.

• Maintain accurate documentation of medical services rendered, including completion of medical evaluation forms, admission and discharge records, interpretation of laboratory reports, and clinical diagnostic findings.

• Provide instructions and medical records to nursing staff and other personnel as needed.

• Any other duties as assigned.