Nurse Practitioner in Murray, UT

Job Description Summary The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive health care services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. He/She provides comprehensive care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients and completes physical assessments as assigned in consultation with the primary care team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Patient Care Provides medical care in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician. Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical record. Manages health conditions by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating health care services. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the primary care team and other healthcare practitioners. Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with the primary care team members. Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician. Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols. Promotes health by ordering screenings and prescribing preventive therapies. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have a Master's degree from an accredited PA or NP program, possess appropriate state licensure, prescriptive authorization, APN authorization and meet credentialing requirements. 2. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. 3. Maintain a current and valid driver's license, have access to a reliable form of transportation and be willing to drive in various weather conditions. 4. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community. 6. Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at .