Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerThe Nurse Practitioner provides medical services within his/her education, training, and experience which are delegated by the supervising physician. Works within scope of practice to order, interpret and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician, prescribe medication and make recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.Primarily Interacts with: administration, physicians, employees, patients, and visitors.Primary Functions:Assess, diagnose, develop and implement treatment plans for patients and educate patient and family members accordingly. Monitor outcomes and assist in the coordination of follow-up care.Act as a role model using standard precautions.Coordinate efforts with Administrator and Hospital to improve the clinic.Accurate and timely documentation into Electronic Health Records.Provide exemplary customer service.Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.Attend meetings as required.Perform other duties as requested or assigned.Requirements:Ability to Use Equipment, Tools, Materials, Machines: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator and other standard office equipment. Blood Pressure Cuffs, stethoscope, syringes, scales, lifts, glucose monitors, suction equipment, crash cart, miscellaneous medical equipment and DME.Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:Bachelor of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingRegistered Nurse Texas license; Advanced Practice Nurse Texas licenseBLS/CPR certificationACLS certificationENPC or PALS certificationOne-year Advanced Practice Nurse experience preferred.Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.Must have strong time management skills.Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.Physical and Mental Requirements:Physical:Walking: 50Squatting: 10Standing: 50Pulling: 10Kneeling: 10Reaching: 35Sitting: 25Lifting up to 50lbs: 25Pushing: 10Wrist/Finger Movements: 90Bending: 25Climbing: 10Mental:Stress Level Moderate to HighIndividual Position Core Competencies:QualityService ExcellenceCompassionProfessionalismFiscal ResponsibilityRequired Education within First 60 Days (if employee is from outside organization):GrahamRMC OrientationDepartment OrientationContinuing/Annual Education and Training:As needed to maintain certification/licensure of positionCPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPCFalling Star ProgramSafety Storm ProgramSupervision:Employees Supervised: __No__ADA Requirements:Each category is grouped under a percentage rating based on the frequency the condition is expected to occur.Frequency of Condition 1-33% 34-66% 67%+1-33%Extreme HeatExtreme ColdExtreme Swings in TemperatureExtreme NoiseWorking OutdoorsMechanical HazardsElectrical HazardsExplosive HazardsFume/Odor HazardsDust/Mite HazardsChemical HazardsToxic Waste HazardsRadiation HazardsWet HazardsHeights67%+Working IndoorsOSHA Classification:Identify with a check the OSHA Job Category that describes this job. The intent is to enhance worker protection by identifying any risk in the performance of routine and reasonably anticipated job-related functions.__X___ Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.____ Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks._____ Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first-aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Tasks that involve handling implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephone and personal contacts such as handshaking are Category III tasks.Additional Information:The employee will demonstrate continuous commitment to the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment that is compliant with applicable regulatory agency requirements. The employee will follow established infection control procedures.The employee will ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment used in his/her activities, if applicable.The competence of the employee in performing his/her job duties is evaluated during orientation to his/her position and will be demonstrated, maintained, and improved on an ongoing basis. The employee will adhere to the assigned schedule and report to work on-time.The employee shall abide by the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct.The employee will recognize, appreciate and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences, such as culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle,