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Posted: 12-Jan-22
Location: VA,
Salary: Open
Clinical Practice & Management of Care: Provides safe therapeutic care in holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall management of care for a specified patient population under the supervision of an MD. Exercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures in accordance with the nurse practitioner licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as delineated in the written Scope of Practice/Protocol for Nurse Practitioner. Demonstrates teamwork by communicating effectively and working collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Displays respect for and appreciation for the contribution from all team members in order to foster positive working relationships. Evidence-based/Best Practice: Utilizes evidenced-based standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice. Participates in Quality/Best Practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost effective care delivery in order to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Performs high quality clinical practices and effective patient management under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings. Professional Development: Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, and mentor. Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving. Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with others. Demonstrates respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines, and uses an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice & Management of Care:
- Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychological exam of patients to identify priority care needs. Obtains and documents a detailed history, identifies patients at physiologic and or psychological risk, and prioritizes data based on immediate condition and needs. Practices in accordance with safe and effective standards of care, and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards of practice.
- Performs procedures as delineated in Scope of Practice/Protocol and as necessary to implement plan of care based on care standards and/or protocols. Develops differential diagnosis and plan of care based on data collection and revises based on physiologic and psychosocial findings.
- Orders appropriate tests, treatments, medications (if appropriate), and consults. Interprets and synthesizes laboratory, imaging and other pertinent data. Reviews patient plan of care with interdisciplinary team and with the patient and family. Provides patient and family education. Evaluates and documents patient's response to care, and evaluates impact of illness on individual's health status, functional status, nutritional status, sleep and rest patterns, family and social relationships, and establishes a health promotion strategy.
- Assumes clinical management for specific patient population in collaboration with physicians in practice. Documents in the medical record per standards. Reviews medical record documentation with physician supervisor.
- Demonstrates teamwork by communicating effectively and working collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Displays respect for and appreciation for the contribution from all team members in order to foster positive working relationships.Communicates appropriately with physicians, peers, nursing staff and other care providers as evidenced by direct observation and team feedback. Proactively works as a "team player" to assist peers with work tasks.
- Takes initiative to complete work timely. Maintains professional demeanor when busy or under stress as evidenced by a positive, constructive attitude. Serves as a role model/preceptor for new APPS and students evidenced by direct observation.
- Evidence-based/Best Practice:
- Assists in the development and revision of standards for patient populations, and integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice.
- Participates in professional organization(s). Participates in quality improvement initiatives, and assists with process and protocol development and revision based on research and evidence of effectiveness.
- Participates in clinical research and data collection, and assists in projects and planning for continual development of respective specialty.
- Participates in and supports departments, hospital and system-wide quality performance improvement initiatives. Provides accurate record keeping as evidenced by complete and pertinent History and Physicals, progress notes, as evidenced by random chart review.
- Supports departmental cost savings strategies and provides care in an efficient and cost conscious manner.
- Assists in the development and revision of standards for patient populations and integrates evidence based research findings into clinical practice. Participates in professional organization(s).
- Performs high quality clinical practices and effective patient management under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings.Performs and documents comprehensive physical exam of patients to identify priority care needs. Obtains and documents a detailed history, identifies patients at physiologic and or psychological risk, and prioritizes data based on immediate condition and needs.
- Practices in accordance with safe and effective standards of care, and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards of practice.
- Performs procedures as delineated in Scope of Practice/Protocol and as necessary to implement plan of care based on care standards and/or protocols. Develops differential diagnosis and plan of care based on data collection and revises based on physiologic and psychosocial findings. Orders appropriate tests, treatments, medications (if appropriate), and consults. Interprets and synthesizes laboratory, imaging and other pertinent data. Reviews patient plan of care with interdisciplinary team and with the patient and family. Provides patient and family education. Demonstrates clinical expertise in performing routine office procedures
- Professional Development:
- Recognizes behaviors that impact the team function and implements strategies to optimize teamwork; serves as a mentor for team members, and facilitates the understanding of the role of the Nurse Practitioner for other health care providers.
- Seeks leadership opportunities and facilitates leadership development among colleagues.
- Identifies ongoing educational needs and actively participates in educational programs to enhance knowledge and skill base. Provides formal and informal educational programs to improve staff clinical and professional knowledge.
- Maintains certification(s) and licensure(s), including DEA license (if applicable).
- Maintains current knowledge of, and adherence to, state and federal regulations governing the practice of nurse practitioners.
- Teamwork:
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among health care team members, patients and families. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the expertise of the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
- Facilitates the assessment of patients learning needs and the achievement of outcomes related to patient education.
- Accesses and uses resources from all disciplines to achieve patient outcomes.
- Facilitates the communication among departments and health care providers to ensure continuity of care. Facilitates communication among departments to ensure continuity of care, and establishes collegian relationships with physicians and other health care providers.
Additional Requirements BLS; ACLS FOR CRITICAL CARE
