Nurse Practitioner- Family Medicine

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the health care team, the Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to patients. This individual will conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe appropriate treatments while utilizing evidence-based research within the scope of standards of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities:

• Documentation meets current standards and practices.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Is knowledgeable of all emergency codes and emergency preparedness procedures and understands his/her role in response to each of the emergency codes.
• Recognizes signs of child or elder abuse and reports appropriately to Child/Adult protective services.
• Demonstrates and maintains a thorough understanding of Federal, State, Local Laws and CMS/JACH Accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills.
• Provides input for departmental hospital change/improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient, neonate through geriatric.
• Attends at least 50% staff meeting annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrates completion of all assigned job duties in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, standards, and/or protocols.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated timeframe.
• Confidence to function independently.
• Maintains pleasant ‘bedside manner’.
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures regarding ethical business practices.
• Establishes rapport with the patient and encourages them to talk frankly and candidly about their health issues.
• Demonstrates and understands the EORH Code of Conduct.
• Recognizes and reports safety and environmental hazards/violations/follows proper hospital procedure.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and supports the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
• Able to motivate self to develop and improve clinical skills.
• Participates actively and positively affects the outcome of customer service activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Develops healthcare team staff by providing information, educational opportunities and growth.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Understands performance improvement concepts.
• Demonstrates protection of patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling/assignments, and offers assistance to others when assignments are completed.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Demonstrates utilization of resources when unable to complete assignments in accordance to policies and procedures.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Demonstrates professionalism as a courteous member of the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Documents and updates patients record via EMR.
• Demonstrates adherence of patient safety goals in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with the patient.
• Determines abnormal conditions by ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and lab studies and interpreting the results.
• Responds per hospital and department policy in emergent situations.
• Strong base of physiological knowledge and analytical skills.

Education and Experience:

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure.
• Current provider card in Basic life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facility.
• Minimum of 2 years of family medicine experience.
• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• 1-2 years of experience in Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
• Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Must have a current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the state of Ohio.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to handle stress of working efficiently with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must be highly motivated and willing to assume additional jobs and duties as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Occasional requirement to wear Personal Protection Equipment
• Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds • Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, infections and ionizing radiation
• Occasional twisting, reaching, grasping, bending, pulling and pushing