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Why hire a nurse practitioner? ↓

Skills to look for ↓

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You might hire a nurse practitioner to:

  • Demonstrate scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skill to ensure care plans, medical regimen, and hospital procedures are met

  • Leverage clinical expertise to care for our broad and complex patient population, including primary care assessments, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and clinical monitoring

  • Provide continuous, comprehensive nursing and medical care, including preventive and supportive healthcare services to patients and families

  • Provide education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and safe care is delivered

  • Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures, in addition to legal regulations

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Required Skills and qualifications Preferred skills and qualifications
Master's degree: MSN in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program Two years within the specialty practice area
[STATE] Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Advanced Nursing Practice board certification and Advanced Practice Nursing role or clinical leadership experience  
Prescriptive authority when required  
BLS (Basic Life Support)  
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