Nurse Practitioner

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently assesses acute and non‑acute clinical problems.
• Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained.
• Assists in the development of the nursing plan of care and provides appropriate patient/ family/ significant‑other counseling and education.
• Plans patient care based on in‑depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems.
• Serves as patient advocate.
• Writes admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Orders appropriate medication and treatments.
• Refers patients for consultation when indicated (e.g., dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.).
• Documents through in‑depth progress notes and summaries.
• May perform invasive procedures independently upon completion of documented competency.
• Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.
• Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Uses advanced communication skills to problem‑solve complex situations and improve processes and service to patients.

• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
• Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
• Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
• Introduces self to patient/family and explains nurse practitioner role.
• Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identify post‑SNF needs.
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions regarding goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
• Facilitates discharge to an appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
• Prescribes medication to patients based on state of practice.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time‑management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow‑up on details of patient care.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• This position may require 50‑75% local travel.

• Current RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice required.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain states.
• Current DEA number for schedule II‑V controlled substances may be required based on state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner required, practicing in family medicine, internal medicine, or geriatrics, including past level of autonomy to make independent care decisions.

$107,903 - $154,147 Salary