Family Nurse Practitioner

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.