Company Background
ProHealth is improving clinical outcomes, one patient at a time. Our unique model combines on-site, in-home and on-call nurse practitioner coverage to extend the reach of doctors and hospitals. ProHealth develops custom programs to reduce risk, speed recovery and lower rates of hospital readmission. The hands-on care we provide makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Nurse Practitioner Job Description
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and counseling patients and family members on treatment options. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary and preventative care for residents in assigned facility
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
Skills
- Proven experience as Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in a hospital, ER or Skilled Nursing Facility
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- Master’s degree; DNP is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 3 years (Preferred)
- Skilled Nursing Facility: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RI Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- RI DEA (Preferred)
- RI CSR (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
