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Nurse Practitioner(Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care (GW Alexandria))
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Alexandria, VA
Full Time
Day Shifts
Education & Experience Requirements
Professional Certificate
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care ( GW Alexandria)
The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, an independent non-profit clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University, is seeking Nurse Practitioners for full-time positions within our GW Primary Care division in a collaborative, team-based, community practice with clinical and administrative support.
Position Summary
To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care services defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses; and counseling. The Nurse Practitioner will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
Performs history and physical examination of patients.
Writes prescriptions, orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
Documents findings in the medical record.
Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
Provides education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.
Performs procedures for which practitioner is credentialed as dictated by patient need.
Interacts with nursing and technologist staff.
Participates in daily team rounding, periodic M&M sessions, and department conferences/teaching opportunities.
Participates in Departmental quality assurance, risk management, and compliance efforts.
Qualifications
Education
NP:
A Masters degree in nursing and completion of an approved course of study as a nurse practitioner.
Current ANCC certification and D.C. licensure as an NP is necessary.
Experience
Previous experience in Primary Care is strongly preferred.
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