We are looking for a passionate and caring Nurse Practitioner to join our team of skilled professionals and provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Madigan Army Medical Center Outpatient Clinics in Tacoma, Washington.

 

SUMMARY

Assist with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide diagnostic treatment and medical care to the treatment of diseases and/or injuries. Review current and past medical history of patient.  Responsible for the charting of patient’s outcomes, labs and referrals as needed. Abide by rules and regulations set forth by the military code of conduct and code of medical ethics. Conserve at all costs the patient’s health and wellbeing through the application of diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical procedures as deemed appropriate. Seek advice of consultants and sub-specialists.  Attend Grand Rounds and training when offered to providers. Oversee and monitor other medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients to include nontherapeutic services, such as physical examinations. Initiate further testing if appropriate including laboratory testing, general X-Ray’s, MRI’s, CT’s, PET Scans, Nuclear Medicine, and admissions to the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Review and chart any anomaly patient findings. Abnormalities documented shall be reviewed and signed off by the HCP within five (5) days of receipt. Prescribe medications, as appropriate, in accordance with the prescribers Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) privileges, hospital protocol and regulations set forth by Medical Staff Service. Prepare documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with hospital directives, ensuring that all documentation and reports are legible and complete. Utilize the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters.  Attend any in-service training on current Electronic Health Records (EHR). Make request for either patient or hospital information that cannot be handled by clinic personnel to the Patient unless directed by HCP. Adhere to the Center for Disease Control and OSHA guidelines concerning universal precautions to patient, physician and MTF staff. Maintain Infection Control Program at all times while providing services under this contract. Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission Accreditation standards. Work in both in-patient and out-patient arenas which have the ability to perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider. Dispense specific classification of medications. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.  Perform all other duties as assigned. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.