Nurse Practitioner I

Great Plains Health - North Platte, NE

Full-time

North Platte, NE

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves providing medical services related to diagnosis, treatment, and education to patients and families, collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members. The role emphasizes maintaining health and healing according to established standards and practices, focusing on patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health and healing by providing medical services related to diagnosis, treatment, and education.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members according to established standards and practices.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as administering injections and managing wounds.
• Document patient care services in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness promotion.
• Develop and implement patient management plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Develop healthcare team staff by providing educational opportunities and experiential growth.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved advanced practice registered nurse program.
• Must have a master's degree, post-master's certificate, or doctoral degree.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or by a compact state under the Nurse Licensure Compact Act.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the State of Nebraska.
• Prescriptive authority in Nebraska and DEA Certification.
• One year experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.