Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department - PRN​/Casual - Rotating

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Emergency Department, 33 E Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.

Work Schedule:

Rotating 12‑hour shifts (Mon‑Sun, weekends and holidays). Shift options: 9a‑9p or 12p‑12a. At least one shift per month required. Casual/PRN employees work as needed.

• 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…