Family Nurse Practitioner

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including obtaining medical history, identifying health risks, and developing treatment plans. The Family Nurse Practitioner will manage medications, order and interpret tests, and provide patient education. They will work collaboratively with a supervising physician and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes, while also functioning independently within their scope of practice. The position requires adherence to safety standards, documentation policies, and patient confidentiality. Continuous learning and participation in quality improvement activities are essential.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program
Demonstrates evidence of progressive nursing experience
Possesses basic computer skills
Performs minor office surgeries, applies casts and splints, and sutures lacerations
Possesses clinical assessment, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
CPR
ACLS

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the ability to work with adult, and geriatric patients
Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents patient’s medical history
Identifies health risk factors
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Develops treatment plans including medication management (opioid and non-opioid)
Orders appropriate injection treatments and interprets their effectiveness
Prescribes conservative therapies (physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, pool therapy)
Orders and interprets imaging studies and labs
Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease through education and counseling
Applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling, and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity
Works with collaborating physician and other physicians/members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient
Works independently while a supervising physician maintains oversight
Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan
Treats assigned patients, both new and follow-up
Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses, and changes the plan as needed
Appropriately refers patients to outside specialties, i.e., orthopedics and neurosurgery
Completes documentation that meets all standards and policies
Documents all findings, interventions, and results
Maintains patient confidentiality
Functions as a patient advocate
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, and new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate
Works collaboratively with physician to develop and implement specific clinic policies and procedures
Works with staff members as a team
Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
Adheres to the rules and regulations governing the clinic
Accepts other duties as assigned