Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Nurse practitioners provide general medical care and treatment to patients in medical facility such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of Physician.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patients condition.
• Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. 

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
• Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.

Certification/Licensure

• Hold valid RN license in state of practice.
• Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.

Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, and smell. This position frequently requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position occasionally requires distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The position requires the employee to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 pounds of force frequently. The position requires occasional travel and home visits.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
• Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
• Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous PTO

• Parental & Caregiver Leave

• Career Advancement

• Educational Assistance

• Wellbeing Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education