NURSE PRACTIONER - PRIMARY CARE

Nurse Practitioner

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 on-call schedule meeting the needs of the department.