NURSE PRACTITIONER IV- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

divh2Nurse Practitioner Position/h2pEssential Job Functions:/pulliManages the physical and psychological problems of the patient./liliIdentifies normal and abnormal findings./liliImplements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed./liliEvaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments./liliPrescribes immunizations per recommended schedules./liliSeeks appropriate consultation./liliCommunicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care./liliInitiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter./liliComplies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter./liliAssesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated./liliDirects patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information./liliAssists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation./liliDemonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse./liliDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate./liliDelegates patient care appropriately./liliMaintains accountability for actions taken./liliEffectively functions as a resource person./liliActs as a patient advocate./liliPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students./liliAssists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs./liliCompletes all competency requirements annually./liliProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies./liliAdheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections./liliUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care./liliPractices all National Patient Safety Goals./liliAssists in the departments compliance with all regulatory agencies./liliParticipates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys./liliParticipates in the non-punitive medication reporting system./liliEnsures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies./liliParticipates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required./liliParticipates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities as required./li/ulpSpecialty Job Functions:/pulliPlease see specialty specific Addendum./li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliThe successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program./liliBachelors Degree in Nursing./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent thinking and decision-making ability, analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice./liliDemonstrate the skills necessary to provide care and appropriately treat patients./liliProvide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliMasters Degree in Nursing preferred./liliProfessional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred./li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances:/pulliCurrent licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania./liliLicensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with prescriptive authority certified by a national certifying board accepted by Excela Health./liliCurrent DEA registration./liliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) required./liliPA Act 153 Clearance./li/ulpSupervisory Responsibilities:/pulliThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:/pulliRegular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance./liliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations./li/ulpLEAN:/pulliActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of ones own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excelas missions, vision and values./li/ulpAAP/EEO:/pulliExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations./liliAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below./li/ulpWork Environment:/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - X/ppExtreme Cold - X/ppHeights - X/ppConfined Spaces - X/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - X/ppMechanical Hazards - X/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - X/ppOperates Vehicle - X/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - X/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X - X/ppRotates All Shifts - X - X/pp8 Hours Shifts - X - X/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - X - X/ppOn-Call - X - X/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - X - X/ppTravel Between Sites - X/ppDirect Patient Care - X - X/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - X - X/ppEye Protection - X - X/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - X/ppHearing Protection - X/ppHand Protection - X - X/ppFeet, Toe Protection - X/ppBody Protection - X - X/ppLatex Exposure - X - X/ppSolvent Exposure - X/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - X/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - X/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - X/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - X/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - X - X/ppMist Exposure - X/ppWax Stripper (direct use) - X/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppLaser Exposure - Xlt;//p/div