A Nurse Practitioner at Artesia General Hospital provides primary care services, conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and performs minor procedures. The role involves patient education, documentation, and coordination with other healthcare providers, including oversight of nursing staff and medical assistants. The position requires adherence to core values such as respect, professionalism, and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Providing primary care to patients, including initial examinations and physical assessments
• Performing diagnostic tests and monitoring medical equipment
• Communicating test results to patients and their families
• Recording patient medical histories
• Conducting DOT physicals and minor procedures such as excisions and laceration repairs
• Coordinating care with The Boone Heart Institute
• Overseeing Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Medical Assistants
• Ensuring compliance with age-specific patient needs and confidentiality standards

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation model
• W-2 tax status

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
• Board certification in the assigned specialty area
• Clinic experience relevant to the specialty
• Licensed and certified to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures
• Ability to perform minor procedures such as excisions and laceration repairs
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience in a clinical setting with exposure to blood and body fluids
• Leadership skills for supervising nursing staff and medical assistants