NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - UROLOGY

Job Description

This is a full-time opportunity working Monday - Friday 8-5.

General Summary:

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Obtain medical histories.

2. Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.

3. Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.

4. Prescribes medications and other treatments.

5. Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.

6. Collaborate with physicians as needed.

7. Emphasizes wellness and self-care to patients and family members.

8. Researches medical findings and studies and incorporates as appropriate.

9. Selects cost-effective and appropriate diagnostic fees.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Performance/Experience Requirements:

- Knowledge of nurse practitioner theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.

- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.

- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.

- Flexibility and ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment

- Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize accordingly.

- Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures.

- Licensed as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio

Education:

- Masters degree from an accredited school.

- Certified as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and CPR certification required.