JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Clinic/ER/Hospital
RATE: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
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POSITION SUMMARY:
A licensed and credentialed NP provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health-care patient services within the scope of training and credentialing. The NP provides age-appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
2. Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
3. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
4. Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
5. Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in a timely manner and consistent with NCQA, JCAHO and state regulatory standards.
6. Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and Quality and Standards according to protocols, and receives and implements constructive directives.
7. Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or “hands-on training” and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Nursing Practitioner degree from an accredited program, diploma from an accredited program, current NP state license, every 2 years CPR and ACLS certification. Must have previous experience in outpatient and emergency room settings. Must have acceptable KBI record check.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Nursing skills in medical, surgical, intensive care; emergency room; understanding of safety precautions; infection control procedures for dealing with sharp instruments, needles, blood, and body fluids; understanding of good body mechanics to avoid injury; excellent communication skills; strong problem solving abilities; positive interpersonal skills and sensitivity; well organized; self directed; able to coordinate well with others; able to use all related medical equipment, machines, monitors; computer applications.
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EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Cardiac monitors, telemetry, thermometers, blood pressure and oxygen saturation machines, defibrillator, pacer, crash carts, phone, intercom, fax, computer, shredder, copy machine, whirlpool, stretcher, suction machine, hospital beds, nebulizer, crutches, splints, IV pumps, etc.​
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/ MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must speak clearly; repetitive motion using wrists, hands and/or fingers; average hearing and vision; must be able to use good body mechanics to: lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally; to maneuver medication cart and various equipment (weight 150 to 175#), be able to reach, turn, and/or bend as necessary to perform care and treatments of residents, some of whom may be in bed; must be able to be on feet on concrete hallways for at least an 8-hour shift, to think clearly and manage a large amount of information quickly, prioritizing and handling patient, resident and/or staff concerns in order of importance; reasoning ability; mathematics ability; language ability for large quantity of reading, report preparation and communication. Can be a fast paced environment, with stimuli from every direction, and must have ability to triage and manage all information effectively.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment with biological, chemical and mechanical hazards. The employer will provide appropriate training, protective equipment and engineering controls for the protection and safety of the employee. As a condition of employment the employee is required to abide by all risk management regulations including the proper use of protective devices and procedures.