Nurse Practitioner, Bellefonte, PA.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Job Summary:

The Inpatient Rehab Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing rehabilitation after a major illness or injury. The NP will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans aimed at optimizing recovery and enhancing the quality of life for patients in an inpatient rehab setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment:
• Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments on patients admitted for rehabilitation.
• Review patients medical history, medications, and rehabilitation progress.
• Diagnosis and Treatment:
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and rehabilitation therapists.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding rehabilitation processes, treatment goals, and home healthcare instructions.
• Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications and self-management strategies post-discharge.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to enhance patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and discharge planning.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulations and facility policies.
• Document assessment findings, diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and patient progress in electronic health records.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation and integrate evidence-based practices into care.
• Emergency Response:
• Respond to acute changes in patient conditions, providing prompt medical interventions as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Education: Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in [State], with Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and electronic health record management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Commitment to continuous education and professional development in rehabilitation nursing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Provider

Central Health Management, Inc. encourages all applicants meeting the above requirements to apply regardless of age, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability or veteran status.