Nurse Practitioner - Occ Health EMG NE

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health Position Summary Elliot Health System strives to inspire wellness, heal our patients, and serve with compassion in every interaction. The primary purpose of the Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner is the provision of compassionate, effective, efficient, quality health, nursing, and medical care directly to patients. APRN practice autonomously in independent roles or in collaboration with other medical professionals across a variety of settings and provide the complete range of services consistent with standards established by a national credentialing or certifying body recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing in the appropriate APRN role and specialty in accordance with the State of New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, Section RSA 326-B:11 (Scope of APRN Practice and Authority). Core Performance Competencies Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I CARE): Innovation, Inspiration, collaboration, accountability, respect, ethics, integrity. Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I SERVE): Introduce, smile, engage, respect, verify, exceed expectations. Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I INSPIRE): Interactions, innovation, nurture, share, present, imperatives, respect, empower. Exemplifies a professional role model, holds self and others accountable, coaches and mentors others, and communicates in a professional, respectful manner. Adheres to all enterprise-wide departmental policies and procedures and maintains compliance with timekeeping and attendance. Uses time and material resources effectively and contributes to expense reduction. Effective team contributor, collaborates with peers, supports new ideas and offers solutions, participates in staff meetings, special projects, teams, outside courses, cross training, and committees, and supports organizational and departmental goals and strategic imperatives. Key Responsibilities Provides direct care to patients along the wellness spectrum by performing advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, selecting, administering, and providing therapeutic measures and treatment regimes to patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. Is accountable for recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience and for planning the management of situations beyond APRN expertise by consulting with or referring patients to other health providers as appropriate. Promotes professional growth through mentoring of new staff or students and interpreting the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals. Demonstrates consistently a high ethical standard and abides by all current legal standards as advocates for patients. Promotes advocacy activities that support patients at the practice, hospital, community, state, or national level. Strives continuously to improve the quality of patient care by developing, participating in, disseminating, and interpreting current clinical research evidence and quality improvement data into practice at the local, community, state, or national level. Required Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of how to obtain consultation, plan, and implement collaborative management, and referring or transferring the care of the patient as appropriate. Ability to maintain accurate, legible, timely, and confidential patient records. Education / Experience / Licensure Education: Must hold a graduate degree earned in an accredited advanced practice registered nurse education program or have graduated before July 1, 2004 from an APRN education program accredited by a national accrediting body. Experience: Possess at least 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse. Certification/Licensure: Must be currently certified by a national certifying body in the specialty for which the applicant was educated that is recognized by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing. Currently hold or maintain an RN and APRN license to practice in the state of New Hampshire or be eligible to obtain such license prior to date of hire. Software / Hardware Other Requirements: Schedule: Other: Working Conditions Weight Lifting Requirements: Up to 50 lbs (25-50%). Vision Requirements – Close Vision Needed, Distance Vision Needed, Color Vision Needed, Peripheral Vision Needed, Depth Perception Needed, Ability to Adjust Focus Needed. Other Physical Activities Stand/Walk – 50% to 75%. Use Hands to Finger, Feel, Reach with Hands and Arms, Climb, or Balance – 50% to 75%. Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl – 25% to 50%. Talk or Hear – 50% to 75%. Taste or Smell – None. Other – None. Hazard and Environmental Conditions Handle hazard waste in accordance with regulations and training – Yes. OSHA Rating – 1 – Exposed to blood and patients. Latex – Yes. Nitrile – Yes. Outdoor Weather Conditions – None. Extreme Cold (Non-Weather) – None. Work in High Precarious Place – None. Risk of Electrical Shock – None. Risk of Radiation Exposure – Yes. Exposure to Blood, Born Pathogens – Yes. Flammable, Explosive Gases – Yes. Toxic or caustic Chemicals – Yes. Dust or Other Irritants – None. Grease or Oils – None. Infections From Disease Bearing Specimens – Yes. Infectious/Contagious Diseases – Yes. Cleaning Agents/Chemicals – Yes. Hot or Noisy Equipment – None. Exposure to healthcare laser systems – Yes. Other – None. Safety Equipment Safety Eye Glasses – Yes. Filter Lens (Welding/Soldering): No. Face Shields: No. Ear Plugs or Mufflers: No. Dust Mask: No. Surgical Mask: Yes. Gowns: Yes. Boots: No. Hard Hat: No. Coveralls: No. Gloves: Yes. Meet Deadlines and Other Required Criteria Evaluation Required Education – Healthstream Department specific training and clinical competencies. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. HR reserves the right to make changes to the above rates/amounts due to error. You will be notified if any changes are necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern New Hampshire Health