Nurse Practitioner Per Diem - Palliative Care

Job Title

Palliative care consults

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required:
  
  Current Maryland license in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Preferred:
  National Certification within respective area of responsibility
• Other: NPI, DEA and CDS required

Life Support Certification:

• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education/Knowledge

• Attained Level: Advanced Professional
• Preferred:
  Master's of Science in Nursing

Completed Course Work/Program:

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant program and appropriate certification including approved attestation on file at the appropriate Maryland Board.

Applicable Experience

• Experience (describe required & preferred): 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant providing direct care to patients preferably in a surgical program setting.

Other Required Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population specific and age specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
• Maintains updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.
• Maintains all licensure, certification and credentialing and competencies required to perform the job and maintain clinical appointment.

Technical/Clinical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level
• Word:
  Basic
• Excel:
  Basic
• PowerPoint:
  Basic
• Access:
  Not applicable
• Working knowledge of ICD-9 (Medical Coding)
• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Problem Solving/Analytical Skills & Abilities:

Professional/Supervisory

Level of Supervision Required

Works Independently

Contacts Inside & Outside Facility/Corporation

Within/Outside Company with Tact and Discretion

Working Conditions

• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds
• Pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g., stretchers, supply carts, mops) weighing over 50 pounds
• Stooping and bending
• Grasping and fine manipulation with hands
• Using a keyboard to interact with computer system
• Proofreading and/or reviewing documents
• Walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to hear
• Exposure to hazardous materials requiring the use of protective dress