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Job Description SouthCoast Health is looking for a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner for our Allergy Department To Work Wednesdays in Hinesville Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physician, incumbent is responsible for diagnosis, treatment and management of the patients health care, promoting health, and providing care in keeping with parameters established for mid-levels. As a primary care provider, mid-levels will provide services appropriate to their specialty. QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care., • Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care., • Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings., • Skilled in proper documentation in patient charts., • Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff and the public., • Performs patient assessments and develops management plans for patients with acute and chronic health problems., • Collaborates with family practice/internal medicine/pediatric physicians, as appropriate, in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients., • Initiates referrals to physician specialists and other providers as needed., • Initiates appropriate laboratory tests and other testing required for the evaluation of an illness;, • Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations and establishes presumptive diagnosis; documents findings., • Documents findings and actions in the medical record in a concise, accurate and timely manner., • May prescribe or administer medications and treatments as authorized by licensure or certification standards. Discusses suggested medications with primary physician or follow protocols established by supervising physician. REQUIREMENTS: Current GA NP licensure; Current BLS/ACLS CPR Certification. Certification from an accredited credentialing body. EEO, DFW, MFVD