Temporary Nurse Practitioner

Job Title:  Temporary Nurse Practitioner

Location: Hopewell, VA 23860

Duties:

• Works collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans; assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
• Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician, including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.

• Performs minor surgical procedures such as: incision and drainage; suturing of lacerations; removal of cysts; and removal/repair of ingrown toe nails; after consultation with the physician.
• Prescribes medications and treatment for illnesses. Prior to dispensing, must call attention

to any synergistic, antagonistic and cumulative effects of the medications prescribed.

• Establishes diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results and selected laboratory findings to include the following:

• Clinical Laboratory - urinalysis, complete blood counts, staining and examination of smears for bacteria, blood glucose, audio hearing tests.
• Radiology - preliminary interpretation of radiographs to identify gross abnormalities such as fractures, etc.
• Optometry - screening for distance and near vision by use of charts and visual screening machines.
• Electrocardiograph Operations - operates electro cardio graphic machine and has basic concepts of interpretation of the tracing to detect abnormalities.
• Dental - able to perform screening dental examinations, charting and recognizing gross abnormalities of the gum and teeth by means of percussion and palpation and interpretation of dental radiographs.
• Mental Health - capable of screening for gross mood change, disoriented patterns of behavior, or speech. Takes brief psychiatric, drug, and alcohol abuse history. General knowledge to identify a particular mental disorder such as depression or anxiety and provides emergency treatment and care.

• Will assist and work collaboratively with the physician in management of selected complex medical problems. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of the patient with the physician, as well as decisions regarding special needs. May assist the physician in performing more exhaustive diagnosis and treatment.
• Enters pertinent clinical information in medical records and must ensure data is current and legible

Qualifications:

• The contractor PA must be a graduated of an accredited Physician Assist Educational Program.
• The contractor PA must have completed two years of documented work experience as a PA. 
• Contractor must show proof of practical experience, education, and licensure.  The contractor must be CPR certified.