Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Requirements

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

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
• Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol
• Writes admission, transfers and discharges orders
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Orders appropriate medication and treatments
• Refers patients for consultation when indicated
• Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries
• May perform invasive procedures independently upon the 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
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician
• Initiates life-saving procedures when necessary
• Uses advanced communication skills to problem solve complex situations
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery
• Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development
• Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers
• Introduces self to patient/family and explains nurse practitioner role
• Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions
• Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care
• Prescribes medication to patients based on State of practice
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates