The Nurse Practitioner provides health care services topatients within scope of license, performs physical examinations and diagnostictests, assessments and screenings, prescribes medications, and instructspatients and family members on medical conditions and treatment. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner may havean area of specialty practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate and optimal service to all patientswhich may include but not limited to:

• Records patient's medical history

• Performs physical examinations

• Obtains psychosocial history relevant to patient care

• Assesses and creates patient-specific treatment plans

• Provides appropriate treatment interventions as indicated

• Completes follow-up evaluations of ongoing cases

• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute,chronic, and long-term healthcare issues

• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care,medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications

• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests toidentify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs

• Records physical findings, and formulates plan andprognosis, based on patient’s condition

• Discusses case with physician and other health professionalsto prepare comprehensive patient care plans which may include consultation,collaboration and referral

• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patientsfor periodic review and evaluation by physician

• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatmentsuch as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures

• Where state law permits, may engage in independent practice

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in thestate of practice required

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationallyaccredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners –AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred

• Specialty Certification as per client request and or stateregulations if applicable

• One year experience as an NP preferred

• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.