Nurse Practitioners in Maryville, IL
Full-Time, Part Time
Salary Information
$101,000 - $120,000 / year
Position Description:
We are seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners to join our growing team. The Nurse Practitioner is an essential and interactive position that includes working directly with patients and working with the diagnosis and treatment of care.
Job Responsibilities:
In this position, the Nurse Practitioner will primarily perform comprehensive health assessments including obtaining complete health histories, accurate physical examinations, and administering treatment plans in collaboration with the practicing Physician. The Nurse Practitioner will also be responsible for initiating treatment for the patient with commonly occurring health problems, which lie within the nurse specialist's scope of practice.
Other specific responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner will also include:
- Order/perform selected diagnostic tests and procedures as indicated by the patient's condition
- Prescribes approved medications as outlined by the state regulatory acts
- Instructing individuals and/or families about health or defined health problems, as well as communicating the plan of care, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment while performing tests, treatments, and procedures
- Use Electronic Health Records(EHR).
To be considered for the Nurse Practitioner position, candidates are required to have a Master's degree in Nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment. They must also have a valid license to practice and use the title of Nurse Practitioner within the state.
