Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Minimum Education
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required in Cardiology Practice
AHA Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) required in Pediatric Practice

Required Licenses
[North Carolina, United States] Nurse Practitioner
Must have and maintain Nurse Practitioner licensure as Registered Nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Job: *Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Organization: **

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Center Canton - FT - Days

Location: NC-Clyde

Requisition ID: 7463-9089