JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse
Reports To:
FLSA Classification:
Physician Designee, Administrator and Clinical Director
Exempt
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: Provides health care to patients in the hospital or office setting.
Works in consultation, cooperation and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions
according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse
Practitioner in the State of [state].
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
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Assesses health conditions and collects patient data through use of means such as interviews,
observation and elimination.
Identifies the need for additional data collection including the need for data collection
from other health providers;
Documents findings and actions appropriately in the patient's medical records.
Assists in educating the patient and family members regarding medical condition, procedures,
and medication and preventative measures as necessary and appropriate.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Participates in various MMG initiatives such as clinical research, CHF clinics, weekend coverage .etc.
Triage patient’s telephone calls and provides consultations and/or recommendations for appropriate
treatment.
Performs evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations when necessary.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Attends required meetings and. participates on committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations and CME's
Performs related work as required or assigned.
ADHERENCE TO POLICIES/PRACTICES:
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the organization and values of Midwest Medical Group, LLC.
Must continually demonstrate the safety procedures for the clinic and utilize universal
precautions where appropriate.
3. Must display an image of personal and professional competence, including knowledge and
adherence to the philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education: Masters. Degree in Nursing and Primary Health Care or Cardiology is
required. Experience: A minimum of 1 to 3 years work experience as a Nurse
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Practitioner is required.
Certification: Current certifications in BLS, CPR and ACLS are required with current RN
license and Nurse Practitioner licensure with current certification from the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners, (AANP) or the American Nursing Credentialing Center,
(ANCC).
3. Special Skills: Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Above average skills in
clinical procedures are required. Understanding and ability to follow OSHA requirements
and provide instruction to staff on safety hazards and precautions are necessary. Must
understand general insurance protocols and applicable billing guidelines and regulations.
Professional verbal and written communication skills are required to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with patients, physicians, team: members and the public.
Ability for analytical and critical thinking and solid problem solving is essential.
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SKILLS:
 Planning: Effectively plan for the impact of additional services/programs added to the organization.
 Organizing: Identifying the most effective/efficient mechanisms to benefit the organization.
 Implementation: Follow organizational plans, goals and objectives.
 Reasoning: Able to analyze situations in order to bring about favorable solution.
 Leadership: Professionally challenge self to demonstrate higher level of contribution and commitment.
 Self-Development: possess a commitment to personal development and the ability to
function as an expert resource for the organization.
 Communication: utilize excellent written and oral modes of interpersonal communication.
 Decision Making: Review situation at hand or appropriate data and make objective decisions on
the issue that positively affect the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 Lifting: Average weight 10-15 pounds for a distance of up to 4 feet approximately 110 times per hour. Occasionally up to 250 pounds as needed for patient transfer with
assistance of other staff to prevent potential injury to employee.
 Carrying: Average weight 1-25 pounds for a distance up to 75 feet approximately 1-15 times per
hour.
 Standing in place: Approximately l hour per shift for a duration of 1-2 hours at a time on carpeted
or tile surface.
 Sitting: Approximately 1-2 hours per shift for i.t duration of 1-2 hours at a time.
 Walking: Approximately 1-2 hours per shift for a distance of 10 to 75 feet at a time on carpet or tile
surface.
 Reaching: Overhead to a height of approximately 10 feet as needed per hour.
 Bending: Waist to floor 15-25 times per shift.
 Work Pace: Steady
 Vision: Necessary
 Sensory Discrimination: Necessary
 Environmental Conditions: Not generally exposed to hazards/possible Bloodbome pathogens:
cleaning chemicals
 Hearing: Necessary
 Fine Motor Coordination: Necessary
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 Fast paced clinical setting with minimal noise levels.
 Works independently as well as with team members with minimal supervision.
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Work schedule requires flexibility.
Use of general office equipment such as fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
This position is classified as having occupational exposure to blood and other infectious
materials.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.
Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs of the
organization evolve.
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