-Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough medical histories, perform physical examinations, and accurately diagnose acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan.-Treatment Planning and Management: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging), and manage patient conditions.-Urgent Care Services: Provide timely and effective care for a wide range of urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, including minor injuries, infections, and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases.-Preventative Care and Health Promotion: Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. Administer immunizations and conduct health screenings.-Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, ensuring continuity of care and optimizing health outcomes.-Collaboration and Referral: Collaborate effectively with supervising physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, referring patients for specialized care when necessary.-Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive electronic health records (EHRs) in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.-Community Engagement: Actively participate in community health initiatives and understand the unique healthcare needs and challenges of a rural population.-Adaptability: Be prepared to handle a diverse range of medical conditions and patient demographics, often with limited immediate access to specialized services.-Professional Development: Stay current with best practices, medical advancements, and regulatory requirements through ongoing education and professional development.
4-7 years
-Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.-Active listening and effective communication abilities.-Knowledge of group dynamics and ability to be both a team member and a team builder.-Ability to energize and focus a group to work together to achieve goals and objectives.-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound independent clinical judgments.-Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems: Epic-Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the unique social determinants of health in rural communities.-Ability to work autonomously while also recognizing when to collaborate with or refer to a physician.
-Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program with formal Nurse Practitioner certification.-Licensure: Current, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Michigan.-Certification: Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, etc.) from a recognized certifying body.-Experience: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a primary care, urgent care, or rural health setting. Experience with diverse patient populations is highly valued.
Masters
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