Advanced Practice Provider- Wound Clinic - Casual​/PRN

Overview

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Advanced Wound Center Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 201 Ridge St. Suite 206, Council Bluffs IA

Work Shift:

M-F 8a-4:30p. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.

• Provides quality of care and safety to patients and employees.
• Perform primary health care for patients by utilizing assessment and diagnosis processes.
• Obtain patient medical and history information; data collection prioritized by immediate condition or needs.
• Perform physical examinations and assess patient mental status.
• Develop and implement treatment, follow-up and evaluation plans for patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines and provide regular feedback.
• Use appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic information; perform tests and record findings; order ancillary tests.
• Derive diagnoses from assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available; update treatment plans accordingly.
• Perform telephone triage to determine patient condition and schedule appointments when needed.
• Incorporate research into clinical practice as appropriate; implement interventions per the plan of care.
• Administer medications and immunizations with physician oversight where applicable; prescribe medications per applicable certification.
• Generate referrals to appropriate services as needed to progress care.
• Evaluate patient care and response to interventions; assess patient capabilities related to interventions.
• Provide patient and family teaching and education; ensure understanding and follow-up questions.
• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work environment; communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
• Participate in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations; comply with bylaws and organizational policies.
• Maintain certifications/licensure and follow regulatory guidelines; maintain complete patient records and document plans of care and interventions.
• Participate in performance improvement and outcome management; collaborate with medical director for chart reviews as required.

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Experience: For Cardiothoracic Surgery: minimum of three years in a related clinical area preferred;
  For Wound Care: two years of clinical experience required; wound care experience preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current valid RN license (compact multi-state or temporary permit as applicable); current NP licensure for work state; current Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire and required within 3 months;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Leadership, problem-solving and medical judgment; ability to manage multiple tasks; effective communication with physicians, staff and patients.
• Physical Requirements: Medium work with various activity demands as described in the original job content.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.