Nurse Sprint
Other
25 February 2025
Visalia, CA, 93291
Piedmont HealthCare locations include: Statesville, Troutman, Mooresville, Taylorsville, Hickory, Huntersville, and Charlotte.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION:
BSN, MSN preferred. Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains valid RN license for state of North Carolina.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stress in emergencies and irregular hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. May suture minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient's records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examinations results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation. All clinical staff are responsible for picking up patient calls and call backs.
- Maintains strictest patient confidentiality
EDUCATION:
BSN, MSN preferred. Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains valid RN license for state of North Carolina.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stress in emergencies and irregular hours.
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