• Graduate of Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.


• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license , or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for the work state.


• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP) licensure required.


• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving and medical judgement skills required.
  
  

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  
  
  • Climbing
  
  
  • Crawling
  
  
  • Kneeling
  
  
  • Sitting
  
  
  
  


• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  
  
  • Balancing
  
  
  • Carrying
  
  
  • 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
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Perform primary health care for patients by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.
  
  
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    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.
  
  
  • Develop and implement treatment, follow-up and evaluation plans for patient outcomes.
  
  
  • Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines as appropriate and provides regular and consistent feedback.
  
  
  • Use appropriate assessment techniques & diagnostic information. Performs tests relevant to patient condition and record findings.
  
  
  • Order appropriate ancillary tests.
  
  
  • Derive diagnosis from the assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available.
  
  
  • Use new or additional data to form a treatment plan.
  
  
  • Perform telephone triage to determine patient condition and provides appropriate consultation scheduling appointments when needed.
  
  
  • Incorporate research into clinical practice as appropriate.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
  
  
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    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.
  
  
  • Generate referrals to appropriate services as needed to further diagnose and/or progress of care.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
  
  
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    Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
  
  
  • Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
  
  
  • Return patient telephone calls.
  
  
  • Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
  
  
  • Seek out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Provide patient and family teaching and education specific to the patient's health care.
  
  
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    Proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness.
  
  
  • Interview and advise specific to patient needs.
  
  
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to family regarding need for patient information on a timely basis.
  
  
  • Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide appropriate patient education geared to the patient's needs and family's ability to provide care.
  
  
  • Use adult learning principles for teaching purposes being careful to check for understanding and being available for follow-up questions.
  
  
  • Recommend references and resources such as printed materials, online, community and other information sources to fulfill the family's need for education.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Maintain a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization's mission.
  
  
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    Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
  
  
  • Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients and their family.
  
  
  • Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
  
  
  • Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital/clinic employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
  
  
  • Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
  
  
  • Serve as a role model in the provision of emerging care.
  
  
  • Serve as a reliable/knowledgeable resource for staff.
  
  
  • Participate in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the organization as they pertain to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
  
  
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    Know and follow organization policy & procedures.
  
  
  • Follow Medical Protocols for professional discipline.
  
  
  • Maintain certification/licensure.
  
  
  • Follow guidelines of regulatory bodies (FDA etc.).
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Maintain complete patient records.
  
  
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    Document data appropriately.
  
  
  • Document treatment plan of care that is individualized, appropriate and reflects patient's needs.
  
  
  • Document interventions.
  
  
  • Document consultations with other practitioners/physicians.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Participate in performance improvement and outcome management.
  
  
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    Meet regularly with medical director for chart reviews.
  
  
  • Identify concerns in patient care & follows up according to hospital policy.
  
  
  • Participate in patient satisfaction and other quality improvement initiatives.
  
  
  • Participate in tracking of variances in care.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".
  
  
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    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

• Participate in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.


• Follow and understand the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.