What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Nebraska Methodist Health System?
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Purpose of Job
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Provides quality of care and safety to our patients and employees.
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Job Requirements
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Education
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Graduate of Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
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Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
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Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, valid state license and certification as Nurse Practitioner.
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Experience-
Two years previous clinical experience required.
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License/Certifications-
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license , or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for the work state.
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Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP) licensure required.
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Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
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Current, valid and maintain Nurse Practitioner license required in the state working without restrictions.
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Skills/Knowledge/Abilities-
Strong leadership, problem-solving and medical judgement skills required.
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Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members and hospital personnel/co-workers.
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Ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
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Physical Requirements
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Weight Demands
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Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
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Physical Activity-
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
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Climbing
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Crawling
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Kneeling
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Sitting
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Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
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Balancing
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Carrying
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Crouching
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Distinguish colors
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Keyboarding/typing
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Lifting
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Pulling/Pushing
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Repetitive Motions
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Stooping/bending
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Twisting
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Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
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Fingering/Touching
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Grasping
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Hearing
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Reaching
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Seeing/Visual
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Speaking/talking
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Walking
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Job Hazards-
Not Related:
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Electrical Shock/Static
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Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
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Rare (1-33%): - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
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Occasionally (34%-66%):
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Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
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Equipment/Machinery/Tools
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Explosives (pressurized gas)
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Frequent (67%-100%):
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Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
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Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
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Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
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Essential Job Functions
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Essential Functions I
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Perform primary health care for patients by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.-
Obtain patient's medical and history information, data collection is prioritized according to immediate condition or needs.
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Perform physical exam and determine patient's mental status.
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Develop and implement treatment, follow-up and evaluation plans for patient outcomes.
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Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines as appropriate and provides regular and consistent feedback.
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Use appropriate assessment techniques & diagnostic information. Performs tests relevant to patient condition and record findings.
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Order appropriate ancillary tests.
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Derive diagnosis from the assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available.
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Use new or additional data to form a treatment plan.
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Perform telephone triage to determine patient condition and provides appropriate consultation scheduling appointments when needed.
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Incorporate research into clinical practice as appropriate.
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Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.-
Apply established therapeutic practices to patient's problem.
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Administer medications and immunizations using the appropriate method and with physician oversight if applicable.
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Prescribe medications according to Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
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Generate referrals to appropriate services as needed to further diagnose and/or progress of care.
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Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.-
Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
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Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
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Return patient telephone calls.
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Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
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Seek out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress.
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Provide patient and family teaching and education specific to the patient's health care.-
Proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness.
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Interview and advise specific to patient needs.
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Demonstrate sensitivity to family regarding need for patient information on a timely basis.
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Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide appropriate patient education geared to the patient's needs and family's ability to provide care.
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Use adult learning principles for teaching purposes being careful to check for understanding and being available for follow-up questions.
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Recommend references and resources such as printed materials, online, community and other information sources to fulfill the family's need for education.
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Maintain a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization's mission.-
Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
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Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients and their family.
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Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
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Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital/clinic employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
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Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
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Serve as a role model in the provision of emerging care.
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Serve as a reliable/knowledgeable resource for staff.
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Participate in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations.
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Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the organization as they pertain to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.-
Know and follow organization policy & procedures.
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Follow Medical Protocols for professional discipline.
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Maintain certification/licensure.
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Follow guidelines of regulatory bodies (FDA etc.).
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Maintain complete patient records.-
Document data appropriately.
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Document treatment plan of care that is individualized, appropriate and reflects patient's needs.
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Document interventions.
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Document consultations with other practitioners/physicians.
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Participate in performance improvement and outcome management.-
Meet regularly with medical director for chart reviews.
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Identify concerns in patient care & follows up according to hospital policy.
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Participate in patient satisfaction and other quality improvement initiatives.
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Participate in tracking of variances in care.
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Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".-
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
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Right Task
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Right Person
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Right Communication (clear, concise, correct, complete)
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Right Feedback
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Essential Functions II
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Participate in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management. -
Follow and understand the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures. -
Other duties as assigned.
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