Nurse Practitioner
Posted on 1/6/2023
INACTIVE
Locations
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
Requirements
- Masters degree from an accredited nursing program
- RN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP
- APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners
- Prescriptive authorization
- Experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work
- Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology
- A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of disease prevention
Responsibilities
- Performing physical exams and patient observations
- Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones
- Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests
- Monitoring and operating medical equipment
- Diagnosing health issues
- Administering medicine and other treatments
- Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed
- Consulting with healthcare professionals and families
- Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury