Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry (NP/PA)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a responsible Nurse Practitioner to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties under the direction and supervision of physician(s) of the department and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Elicits medical history and conducts physical exam on patients to provide health assessment and screen for abnormal conditions.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical and surgical problems in accordance with department protocols and records the same for review by the supervising physician(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment of patient condition, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and standard treatment protocols at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited physician assistant.
• Current state license
• National certification or eligible to sit for next exam.
• Ability to obtain privileges at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and to be credentialed as a provider with Medicare and Medicaid and other insurance companies with whom Mason City Clinic has agreed to contract with.
• Approximately one to two years work experience in order to become technically proficient in reviewing patient data to evaluate current condition and to gain familiarity with Clinic and hospital environment and Clinic policies and procedures.

To review the complete job description, please visit our website: www.mcclinic.com

All offers contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Company DescriptionMason City Clinic is a multi-specialty medical practice serving Northwest Iowa and Southern Minnesota offering world-class care close to home, by excellent, well-qualified physicians.

Company Description

Mason City Clinic is a multi-specialty medical practice serving Northwest Iowa and Southern Minnesota offering world-class care close to home, by excellent, well-qualified physicians.