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Description
Boyd Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team within our Rural Health Clinics. At Boyd, we take pride in offering a supportive environment with low patient ratios, strong ancillary support, uninterrupted paid lunches, and a short commute — all while providing exceptional care to our local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine patients, take medical history, record results, and make preliminary diagnoses or determine follow-up procedures.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interpret test results.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and managing infections.
- Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians for appropriate treatment.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, instruct and counsel patients, and record progress.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provide general health education regarding diet, family planning, emotional well-being, and health maintenance.
- Assist physicians as needed for emergency treatment and complex procedures.
- Adhere to all facility Compliance, Safety, and HIPAA policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive patient information.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a primary care setting preferred.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Maintenance of 80 CME hours every two years.
- Passing of a re-credentialing exam every six years.
- License renewal required every two years.
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