Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

GBMC Healthcare•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner is accountable for the clinical management of patients. The role evaluates and treats patients, establishes diagnoses and treatment plans within the applicable contract and policies, monitors progress, coordinates care with physicians and other staff, and provides patient and family education. The practitioner also serves as a clinical resource, participates in performance improvement initiatives, and pursues education needed for continued certification and required in-service training. The position is performed in a normal patient care environment, with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature variations, adverse conditions associated with patient care, and communicable diseases. The role requires concentration and attention to detail for up to 80 percent of work time and the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods. The employee is expected to understand patient and workforce safety, demonstrate age-specific care competency when applicable, and uphold GBMC Values.

Requirements

Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner, or licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Valid contract with preceptors.
Completion of a Healthcare Provider CPR course yearly.
High analytical ability for assessing patients and implementing appropriate interventions.
Substantial interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80 percent of work time, including while dealing with patients and families in stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as related to job duties.
Competency in delivering care and applying knowledge to age-specific needs when applicable.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Perform and document initial histories and physical examinations.
Write standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discuss physical or emotional findings that may interfere with patient care with the attending physician and nursing staff.
Continuously evaluate patient progress in collaboration with the attending physician and alter treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluate nursing, medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients.
Initiate and document referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient needs.
Write progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information about progress and the treatment regimen.
Write orders appropriate to patient care requirements in compliance with the existing contract and establish medical diagnoses in compliance with the contract.
Refer problems requiring consultation to the physician or designee and document the referral; immediately refer acute or life-threatening conditions to the physician or designee.
Document physical findings and treatment plans.
Perform technical functions within the job description, delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement, and hospital policy; document results, report abnormal findings, and monitor and document patient responses.
Act as a clinical resource and actively support and participate in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Meet patient and family educational needs, including health teaching about preventive care, current medical conditions, and treatment regimens; document this education.
Plan and review home-care instructions with patients and families when needed, including community-resource and hospital-based ancillary-service needs.
Pursue educational activities that meet identified needs and requirements for continued certification, and attend mandatory in-service training.
Demonstrate GBMC Values: respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results.