In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
Responsibilities:
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. • Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies. • Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care. • Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. • Counsels and educates patients and their families, caregivers concerning preventative health treatment options and community resources. • Documents delivery of healthcare and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
Licensure and Certification:
Required Credentials:
• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority, credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office. • Registered Nurse, credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office. • BLS Provider, obtained within 1 month, 30 days of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
A Masters degree of Nursing is required.
Work Experience: None is required.