Nurse Practitioner ED Casual

Job description

• Purpose of Job
  • Provides quality of care and safety to our patients and employees.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Graduate of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
    • Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
    • Must be a graduate of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program.
    • NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience
    • N/A
  • License/Certifications
    • Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license , or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for the work state.
    • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP) required.
    • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
    • Maintain current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification required.
    • Must stay current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to maintain Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure.
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
    • Strong leadership, problem-solving and nursing judgement skills required.
    • Skill in the use of personal computers, patient care/EHR applications and standard office equipment.
    • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel and co-workers.
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
    • Ability to maintain composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
• Physical Requirements
  • Weight Demands
    • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  • Physical Activity
    • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
      • Climbing
      • Crawling
      • Kneeling
      • Sitting
    • Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
      • Balancing
      • Crawling
      • Crouching
      • Distinguish colors
      • Keyboarding/typing
      • Lifting
      • Pulling/Pushing
      • Repetitive Motions
      • Stooping/bending
      • Twisting
    • Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
      • Fingering/Touching
      • Grasping
      • Hearing
      • Reaching
      • Seeing/Visual
      • Speaking/talking
      • Walking
  • Job Hazards
    • Not Related:
      • Electrical Shock/Static
      • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
    • Rare (1-33%): - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
    • Occasionally (34%-66%):
      • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
      • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
      • Explosives (pressurized gas)
    • Frequent (67%-100%):
      • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
      • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
      • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Essential Job Functions
  • Essential Functions I
    • Performs primary health care for patients by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.
      • Obtain patient's medical and history information, data collection is prioritized according to immediate condition or needs.
      • Perform physical exam and determine patient's mental status.
      • Develops and implements treatment, follow-up and evaluation plans for patient outcomes.
      • Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines as appropriate and provides regular and consistent feedback.
      • Uses appropriate assessment techniques & diagnostic information.
      • Performs tests relevant to patient condition and record findings.
      • Order appropriate ancillary tests.
      • Derives diagnosis from the assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available.
      • Uses new or additional data to form a treatment plan.
      • Performs telephone triage to determine patient condition and provides appropriate consultation scheduling appointments when needed.
      • Incorporates research into clinical practice as appropriate.
    • Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
      • Apply established therapeutic practices to patient's problem.
      • Administer medications and immunizations using the appropriate method and with physician oversight if applicable.
      • Prescribe medications according to Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
      • Generates referrals to appropriate services as needed to further diagnose and/or progress of care.
    • Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
      • Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
      • Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
      • Return patient telephone calls.
      • Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
      • Seeks out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress.
    • Provides patient and family teaching and education specific to the patient's health care.
      • Proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness.
      • Interviews and advises specific to patient needs.
      • Demonstrates sensitivity to family regarding need for patient information on a timely basis.
      • Works collaboratively with the physician to provide appropriate patient education geared to the patient's needs and family's ability to provide care.
      • Uses adult learning principles for teaching purposes being careful to check for understanding and being available for follow-up questions.
      • Recommends references and resources such as printed materials, online, community and other information sources to fulfill the family's need for education.
    • Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization's mission.
      • Communicates effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
      • Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients and their family.
      • Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
      • Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital/clinic employees (i.e. falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
      • Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
      • Serves as a role model in the provision of emerging care.
      • Serves as a reliable/knowledgeable resource for staff.
      • Participates in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations.
    • Complies with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the organization as they pertain to Nurse Practitioners.
      • Knows and follows organization policy & procedures.
      • Follows Medical Protocols for Nurse Practitioners.
      • Maintains certification/licensure.
      • Follows guidelines of regulatory bodies (FDA etc.).
    • Maintains complete patient records.
      • Documents data appropriately.
      • Documents treatment plan of care that is individualized, appropriate and reflects patient's needs.
      • Documents interventions.
      • Documents consultations with other practitioners/physicians.
    • Participates in performance improvement and outcome management.
      • Meets regularly with medical director for chart reviews.
      • Identifies concerns in patient care & follows up according to hospital policy.
      • Participates in patient satisfaction and other quality improvement initiatives.
      • Participates in tracking of variances in care.
    • Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".
      • Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
      • Right Task
      • Right Person
      • Right Communication (clear, concise, correct, complete)
      • Right Feedback
  • Essential Functions II
    • Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
    • Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Compassionate Care/AIDET and company policies/procedures.
    • Other duties as assigned.