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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nurse Practitioner - App

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, GA, USA$47.50 - $71.25

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification in a related specialty is required.
  • Membership in a related organization is required.
  • A Master’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing is required.
  • Nursing experience in a clinical setting is required.
  • The role requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; standing and walking for extended periods; occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; normal-range vision and hearing to respond to alerts and alarms; and the ability to work under volume and time constraints with irregular hours.

Responsibilities

  • Provide diagnosis and treatment for common acute illnesses, prevention and maintenance care for patients with stable chronic illnesses, and interim physical examinations for healthy patients within nurse protocol.
  • Separate patients with suspected infectious diseases from well patients by placing them in an exam room, using personal protective equipment, and communicating the condition confidentially to clinical staff.
  • Elicit appropriate present and past medical histories and review symptoms.
  • Perform appropriate physical examinations and order diagnostic studies; distinguish normal from abnormal findings in history and physical examinations.
  • Establish appropriate differential diagnoses.
  • Assess chronic-illness stability and compliance with therapy, monitor disease or treatment complications, establish treatment plans, and assess the need for hospitalization or physician intervention.
  • Determine follow-up timing and order appropriate referrals.
  • Counsel patients on health promotion and disease prevention and provide anticipatory guidance as appropriate.
  • Educate patients about improving, promoting, and maintaining health, including disease information, self-care practices, and positive lifestyle choices.
  • Assess learning readiness and capabilities, tailor education to age, developmental, and educational needs, prioritize learning needs, and document them.
  • Ensure the timeframe and subject matter are appropriate for the audience or individual; use suitable teaching materials and document their use and patient learning outcomes.
  • Initiate, design, and complete educational programs for patients, target audiences, and families.
  • Maintain accurate records, medication lists, and care follow-up documentation for administrative purposes and reimbursement; follow documentation policies and procedures; and maintain documentation that supports the service level and related charges.
  • Review and update problem lists at least annually or at episodic visits, and initiate problem and medication lists for new patients.
  • Document calls with patients and specialists and document visits concisely, clearly, logically, and legibly.
  • Accept after-hours calls and handle after-hours problems on a rotating schedule.
  • Identify knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment and peer review, participate in education activities, and use continuing education to expand medical knowledge and clinical skills in daily practice.
  • Complete annual educational requirements for Floyd Medical Center and/or the Primary Care Network, and order and administer flu vaccines at off-site locations.
  • Supervise and intervene in clinical issues, support and direct triage by clinical staff when necessary, and provide clinical education and training to staff as needed.
  • Provide constructive feedback related to performance, patient flow, and patient issues; provide staff in-services and clinical education as needed; and provide feedback on callback and triage issues as needed.
  • Identify barriers to patient-care flow and delivery and assist with corrective actions; serve as a role model for patient interactions.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity and complete delivery of prescribed care.
  • Follow drug protocols reviewed annually and developed by the supervising physician in collaboration with the nurse practitioner; prescribe within the practice agreement established by the delegating physician; and ensure the annual practice agreement is current and complies with state prescribing statutes.
  • Code radiologic procedures accurately and maintain patient and practice confidentiality.
  • Follow established safety precautions and procedures, use equipment and machines safely, and use and wear personal protective and other safety equipment appropriately; complete required safety updates.
  • Complete duties promptly and support financial viability through reasonable-cost services and efficient use of products, supplies, equipment, and time.
  • Participate in continuing education, professional memberships, scholarly activities, and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the nurse practitioner role and the image of nursing.
  • Complete competency checklists and unit-specific recommendations, including unit and departmental annual skills checklists.
  • Complete annual training on generating, preparing, and submitting accurate requests for reimbursement from federal healthcare programs for professional services.
  • Use continuing education to expand medical knowledge and improve clinical skills, incorporating learning into daily practice.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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