Nurse practitioner

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

Schedule

Program Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00A-5:00P

Flexible schedule (days/hours)

14 hours per week

SUMMARY

**$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and revise medical regimens; interpret findings and plans of care according to collaborative practice agreements and protocols in designated areas.
• Administer and monitor medications, including injectable medications.
• Provide medical assessments and vitals for consumers in the community.
• Conduct health assessments of adults with potential acute and/or chronic health problems.
• The Nurse Practitioner will initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
• Initiate selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and consultation and laboratory examinations.
• Provide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
• Participate in team meetings and conferences to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
• The Nurse Practitioner will serve as liaison between patient and community, and act as a health care advocate.
• Identify quality improvement issues and document standards of care and practice.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.