Nurse Practitioner

Job summary
Provides independent, direct and specialized nursing care as a primary care provider to patients with acute and chronic illnessesPerforms physical examinations under protocolCounsels and instructs patients in order to assist in their recovery and promote health education
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provides nursing care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses• Performs physical examinations• Counsels and instructs patients• Assists in patient recovery• Promotes health education
Requirements
• Completion of one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Masters in Nursing• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area or a Master's Degree in Nursing• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse• Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan• May require certification by the American Nurses' Association in a specialty area
Key Skills Needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Ability to prioritize tasks