NURSE PRACTITIONER

Location/Department: Multiple Locations (Osgood, Batesville, Brookville)

PRN - as needed

Job Summary:

A clinically competent NP 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 care for diverse populations in the immediate care setting. 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