Join our team of professional and passionate health care professionals who are committed to the well-being of our patients and provide patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence based practice.
Our FAMILY NURSE PRACTIONER is a professional registered nurse with advanced education and training in the primary care of adult and pediatric populations. The nurse practitioner is responsible for providing medical care to patients under the medical supervision of the Clinic Medical Director/designee. The nurse practitioner is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures which are appropriate to patient age. This position is credentialed through the Medical Staff. There is ongoing collaboration with the Mark Twain Medical Center Medical Staff and other specialists in the area. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTIONER has professional and extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic problems. Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to instruct patients and their families as needed and to collaborate with health team members. Ability to work quickly and independently (Independent is defined as independent of physician approval.) High level of concentration and attention to detail, ability to work with a team, prioritize work and make decisions regarding patient care, implements nursing actions independently, interacts appropriately with others, able to do work in spite of frequent interruptions. Ability to read work product of others, computer/monitor screens, computer printouts, able to perform complex mathematical calculations.
