Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING NURSE PRACTITIONER!!

Mon to Fri - 8am to 4 : 30pm

The Nurse Practitioner will participate in the care of inpatient and outpatient clients, specific duties include but are not limited to :

• Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up patient care.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff.
• Identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced assessment
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
• Documents care / visit in CPRS appropriately, accurately, and concisely. Utilizes POE.
• Follows clinical guidelines and standards of practice as provided by VAGLAHS for health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention.
• Completes health histories and other clinical documentation consistently and with pertinent information.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Care and treatment plans are consistent with assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriately.
• Selects / furnishes (prescribes) or recommends pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment appropriately.
• Sets priorities to provide care in an organized and timely manner.
• Presents cases in a concise, organized manner. Participates in professional development.
• Evaluates own performance according to the Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Scope of Practice standards of professional and regulatory bodies and takes actions to improve practice.
• Maintains mandatory requirements and competency standards.
• Treats staff, patients and family with respect and dignity.
• Uses clinical research techniques in decision-making and in making recommendations. Identifies and documents appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for patient encounters.
• Educates patients and / or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications.
• Complies with safety, patient guidelines, and other regulatory requirements as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate of approved nursing program through an accredited nursing school approved by the State at the time the program was completed.
• Must possess current nursing license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia
• Minimum 1-year direct patient care experience within the last three years
• Ability to be favorably credentialed
• Current BLS issued through the American Heart Association
• Must be willing to work 8- or 12-hour shift
• Must be willing to work various shifts as required
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without any reasonable accommodations.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and / or command priorities
• Must be able to lift to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10ft
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
6 days ago