Job Title:                     Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner            

Department:                Clinical Teams

Responsible to:            LIMA Physicians  

1. JOB SUMMARY

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) work as a physician office team member in collaboration with LIMA physicians to provide comprehensive health care to patients of the community according to established standards.

            All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established             policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the department and LIMA policy and procedures manuals.

1. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obtains a complete medical history from the patient and records the results in the patient’s medical chart
2. Performs physical examinations and medical assessments
3. Maintains national certification
4. Maintains prescriptive authority
5. Develops and maintains patient relations by making patient feel at ease during an examination
6. Orders the appropriate diagnostic tests and screening procedures as necessary
7. Establishes a diagnosis following the assessment of the patient and proceeds with a plan of care as agreed to by the patient
8. Periodically evaluates the plan of care and makes changes as necessary
9. Provides health education and counseling to LIMA patients
10. Makes rounds at the nursing homes, dialysis centers, hospitals for established, new patients, consults as well as preop/postop evaluations for endoscopy patients as needed
11. Answers telephone messages and responds to questions from patients
12. Maintains constant patient flow, alleviating downtime, and working in patients as necessary
13. Consults with LIMA physicians in regards to patient care
14. Participates in community education pertaining to hypertension, preventive care and hepatitis
15. Provides medical care in accordance with established procedures of the supervising physician
16. Understands CLIA/OSHA regulations pertaining to the Practice
17. Disposes bio-hazardous waste and contaminated/outdated medical supplies according to OSHA standards
18. Communicates effectively with patients of varying educational, socioeconomic, cognitive and cultural backgrounds
19. Support Healthcare Team in coordination of care to ensure patient goals and needs are met
20. Support or identify areas of quality/performance improvement
21. Participate in required ongoing training related to patient and population management related to communication, goals, motivation and other areas as identified.

• OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Practices and promotes positive interpersonal and intradepartmental relations
2. Maintains patient confidentiality and security of PHI (protected health information) at all times
3. Works efficiently and accurately on routine tasks
4. Maintains composure/professionalism during emergency situations
5. Other duties as assigned

Pennsylvania State License (CRNP) required

Previous experience with diabetic population/education preferred

About Lebanon Internal Medicine Assoc

Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates (LIMA) is an independent multispecialty practice in Lebanon PA. The practice includes primary care, endocrinology, rheumatology and nephrology. In addition, a fully accredited laboratory, radiology, bone density, physical therapy, and infusion center are available for our patient population. LIMA is focused on both employee and patient engagement to create a strong and supportive team culture.

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