Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH

Description

Community Health Care is a privately owned corporation that has a 39-year history of providing our patients with the highest quality of innovative, comprehensive health care, and health care services, that are compassionate, support, personal, convenient, and cost effective. We are actively engaged in the communities that we serve and strive to recruit the finest staff possible, giving maximum support and encouragement to foster growth and pride in the organization.  

Community Health Care Barberton is looking for a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping others. To be successful as a nurse practitioner, you should be empathic but resolute in your decision-making, and attentive to detail. Ultimately, a top-notch nurse practitioner will exhibit cultural competence and exceptional teamwork skills. Our office is energetic and dedicated to providing excellent patient-centered care. If you would like to work for an established medical practice that values both patients and employees, please apply today!     

Responsibilities:

• Performing physical exams and patient observations
• Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones
• Ordering and analyzing diagnostic tests
• Diagnosing health issues
• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed
• Educating patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
• APN authorization in Ohio to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners
• Prescriptive authorization
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and information systems
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of disease processes and prevention

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• 401(k) employer match
• Dental insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Paid time off 
• Short term disability 
• Long Term disability 
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program 
• Travel assistance program