JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain complete and detailed records of patients\'
health care plans and prognoses. Develop treatment plans, based on
scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice
guidelines. Provide patients with information needed to promote health,
reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Analyze and
interpret patients\' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or
diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Diagnose or
treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in
collaboration with other health care providers as necessary. Prescribe
medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient
characteristics as age and gender. Diagnose or treat chronic health care
problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Prescribe
medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to
safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and
efficacy. Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special
attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant
and lactating women, or older adults. Diagnose or treat acute health
care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries. Counsel
patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions
with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC)
medications, or herbal remedies. Order, perform, or interpret the
results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs),
electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Educate patients
about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring
instructions to patients\' individual circumstances. Maintain current
knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice,
including reimbursement of services. Recommend interventions to modify
behavior associated with health risks. Consult with, or refer patients
to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice
or expertise. Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions, such
as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory
infections, and dermatological conditions. Read current literature, talk
with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or
conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing. Schedule
follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
Perform routine or annual physical examinations. Maintain departmental
policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health
risks. Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting,
administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care
resources. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such
as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources. Supervise or
coordinate patient care or support staff activities. ** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in primary care or chronic
disease management preferred. Strong clinical knowledge of chronic
conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, cardiovascular
diseases, and respiratory disorders. Strong clinical skills and the
ability to perform physical exams and diagnose medical conditions.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients,
families, and healthcare teams. Ability to work independently as well as
part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of current medical
practices, treatments, and guidelines. Current DEA and DPS Certificate
of Registration required. Medicaid and Medicare provider eligible
required. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other
clinical documentation tools. Valid WI Driver\'s License Valid vehicleinsurance Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug
screens Be able to pass a background check Ability to maintain
confidentiality and observe all requirements of the Federal Privacy Act
and HIPAA regulations. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In
Person: LCO Community Health Center 9940 N County Highway K Hayward, WI.
54843 Mail a Rsum: LCO Community Health Center 9940 N County Highway K
Hayward, WI. 54843 E-Mail a Rsum: sklecan@lcohc.com Call For
Appointment: 7156385132 Other: There are four possible ways to apply for
this position: 1 - Apply in person at the address above. 2 - Mail a
resume to the address above. 3 - Email a resume to sklecan@lcohc.com 4 -
Call for an appointment to 715-638-5132
This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on
tribally owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the
State of Wisconsin\'s. You may wish to discuss this with the employer
before accepting the position.
