Nurse Practitioner
- Employer
- Methodist Health System
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Closing date
- Sep 26, 2022
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- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty
- Nursing
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- Purpose of Job
- Provides quality of care and safety to our patients and employees.
- Job Requirements
- Education
- Graduate of Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
- Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, valid state license and certification as Nurse Practitioner.
- Experience
- Two years previous clinical experience required.
- 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.
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP) licensure required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Current, valid and maintain Nurse Practitioner license required in the state working without restrictions.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and medical judgement skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members and hospital personnel/co-workers.
- Ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
- Education
- 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
- 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
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- 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
- Not Related:
- Weight Demands
- Essential Job Functions
- Essential Functions I
- Perform 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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".
- 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
- Perform primary health care for patients by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.
- 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.
- Essential Functions I
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