Nurse Practitioner- Hickman Clinic

Jackson Purchase Medical Center

At Jackson Purchase Medical Center the Nurse Practitioner provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self - determination.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree in Nursing Required. Must be register, certified and licensed to practice as an APRN in the state of Kentucky. BLS certification is required. National Certification for Population Focus required. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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