Nurse Practioner - Primary Care

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to make sound, professional physical assessment/examinations; treatment/plans of care; and dispositions (e.g., physiologic, psychological, socio-economic, cultural) of acute and chronically ill and injured patients. The nurse practitioner monitors and evaluates the plan of care, and makes revisions as needed, or initiates consultations/referrals when appropriate. The nurse practitioner provides patient care for pediatric through geriatric populations and practices in collaboration with the clinic provider.
• Education:
• Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner License in Maryland or a state that reciprocates with Maryland
• Active, unrestricted DEA and CDS
• Current, Basic Life Support certification
• Experience:
• Position prefers 3-5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined in state and national certification guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own case load.
• Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
• Demonstrates ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with health care team members.
• Effectively communicates through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
• Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
• Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Responsible for participation in 0n-call schedule meeting the needs of the department.