Advanced Practice Nurses

Brookville Minor Care Nurse Practitioner
Part time - no benefits - 8 hours per pay period
A clinically competent nurse practitioner who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis & the management of medical conditions both acute & chronic. Works independently & autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides primary care for diverse populations. Provider, mentor, educator, & patient advocate.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:

Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment.
Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes.
Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents.
Demonstrated comprehensive history taking of health & medical history.
Conduct a thorough physical exam based on age & history.
Identify health & medical risk factors.
Diagnosis appropriately based on history, physical exam & test results.
Interpret diagnosis studies (lab tests, x-rays, EKG).
Appropriate consultation & referral as needed to other health professional or community agencies.
Perform diagnosis studies as needed.
Prescribe medications as needed.
Prescribe non-pharmacologic interventions.
Assist in surgical procedures such as suturing, splinting, & biopsies.
Develop plan of care plus medical decision making skills.
Collaborates with collaborating MD as needed.
Collaborates with fellow medical team in order to provide comprehensive care.
Communicates effectively with patients/families.
Determine effectiveness of prescribed treatment & education plans.
Completes team member physicals as assigned.
Participates in quality assurance reviews.
Utilize community resources.
Facilitate patient participation in care.
Standardizes care following established guidelines.
Maintains accurate & timely documentation.
Maintains confidential files.
Observes HIPAA regulations, policies & procedures.
Required Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates excellent communication & organization skills.
Detail oriented & able to multi-task.
Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer.
Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment.
Education and Experience:

Master's degree majoring in Advanced Practice Nursing
Licensed as an APN in the state of Indiana
Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
Current in CPR
Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands
May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
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