JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant   GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care to a specific out-patient and in-patient population.     REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.   Current Certification.   Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the practicing state.   Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.   SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:  Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.    Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.   Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.  Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.  Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.  Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.   Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.  Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.    Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.  Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.   Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.   Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.  Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.     Benefits:    Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance  PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more!    Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity  Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.     #300