Family NP- Part Time Float

Johnson Health•Madison Heights, VA

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner works as part of the clinic provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. The Family Nurse Practitioner performs these functions under the general supervision of a licensed physician in a primary health care setting.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for Nurse Practitioners which has been approved by the State Board of Nursing.
The ability to relate with effectiveness to patients and providers.
Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.
Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical record, etc.
Explains treatment to patients and families.
Teaches and counsels patients and families in a culturally sensitive manner.
Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. Acts to facilitate communication between the members of the health care team, including clinical and non-clinical staff.
Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
Assesses, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates and monitors patients' health status.
Performs complete physical examinations on patients.
Orders routine and diagnostic lab and x-ray studies based on clinical guidelines and medical judgment.
Diagnoses acute and chronic illness on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory and x-ray reports and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved protocols.
Formulates, initiates and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the Family Nurse Practitioner, using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician.
Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians, emergency department physicians, or appropriate specialists.
Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I-V fluids, and ordering of appropriate emergency medications. Sutures lacerations and addresses acute orthopedic injury with splinting if within provider’s scope of care.
Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Family Nurse Practitioner position.
Reviews other providers’ notes as per the “Chart Review Policy” of the Johnson Health Center.
Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary.
Attends all medical staff meetings and participates in the Johnson Health Center QI program.
Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars, and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions”.
Abides by all Johnson Health Center infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
Employee will abide by the Code of conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
Assure that any job functions that are added or changed as organizational needs require by Management are performed accurately, completely and efficiently.
Keep professional licenses required for the position current and up to date. Obtain all continuing education required for license renewal.