As an advanced practice registered nurse or physician’s assistant, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant 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 helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. This role will 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
· Examine patients and their medical records
· Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
· Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
· 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
· Promote good health practices
· Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
· Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner or PA in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
· Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong ethics
· Team spirit with a positive attitude
· Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
· Valid nurse practitioner or PA license
· Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
· MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH/SPANISH
Job Types: Full-time
Schedule:
· Monday to Friday
Education:
· Master’s (Preferred)
Experience:
· Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
· English (Required)
· Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
· Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
· APRN (Required)
· RN (Preferred)