Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

A clinically competent NP who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis & the management of medical conditions both acute & chronic. Works independently & autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides care for diverse populations in the immediate care setting. Provider, mentor, educator, & patient advocate.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment.
• Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes.
• Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents.
• Conducts comprehensive history taking of health & medical history.
• Conducts a thorough physical exam based on age & history.
• Identifies health & medical risk factors.
• Diagnoses appropriately based on history, physical exam & test results.
• Provides appropriate consultation & referral as needed to other health professionals or community agencies.
• Performs diagnostic studies as needed.
• Prescribes medications as needed.
• Prescribes non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Assists in surgical procedures such as suturing, splinting, & biopsies.
• Develops plan of care plus medical decision making skills.
• Collaborates with collaborating MD as needed.
• Collaborates with fellow medical team to provide comprehensive care.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families.
• Determines effectiveness of prescribed treatment & education plans.
• Completes team member physicals as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews.
• Utilizes community resources.
• Facilitates patient participation in care.
• Standardizes care following established guidelines.
• Maintains accurate & timely documentation.
• Observes HIPAA regulations, policies & procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent communication & organization skills.
• Detail oriented & able to multi-task.
• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer.
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree majoring in Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Licensed as an APN in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
• Current in CPR.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands.
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Masters degree in Nursing or better in Nursing.

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