Nurse-Practitioner PRN or Part-Time

EDCare•Glendale, CO

57d•$48 - $60

About The Position

For Part - Time: Looking for 8-10 hours Monday coverage, ideally, but flexible for the right candidate Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Department: MPC Programs: PHP, TIOP, EIOP, RES Supervisor: Medical Director FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly Date Revised: June 2024 Summary of Major Functions: Provide medical care to EDCare patients in conjunction with supervising physician. Complete daily medical duties associated with eating disordered patients.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registration (APN) in the state of Colorado within 60 days of hire required.
Possess RXN prescriptive authority within 60 days of hire required.
Obtain CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
Obtain and maintain medical staff privileges at EDCare required.
Minimum of beginner skills in Microsoft Office suite.
Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within various software products.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating patients with eating disorders preferred
Good oral and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily medical duties, including specimen collection, blood pressure, observation of patients self-administering medication, orders, observing and recording weights, vitals, etc.
Order labs, draw blood if Quest is not on site, interpret findings of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests; follows up with necessary labs; shares results of labs with medical staff, escalating priority results with appropriate staff.
Address patients’ medical concerns and inquiries; listen and communicate by providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; requesting information and resources needed to provide care.
Complete history and physicals on new admissions.
Collaborate on care delivery by including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; treat all members with respect; demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct
Provides knowledgeable and thorough medical coverage in conjunction with other medical staff.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of appropriate medications. Prescribe appropriately and confer with Psychiatrist as needed. Regularly monitors prescribed medications for assigned patients
Adheres to Infection Control standards for EDCare. Monitors, educates and adheres to regulatory bodies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDC & OSHA, regarding monitoring infections in staff and patients
Provides patient education regarding side-effects and efficacy of certain medications.
Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: treatment plan, progress notes, etc.
Responsible for maintaining medication exam room; ordering supplies, maintaining organization, determining supply needs, etc.
Adheres to, complies and demonstrates support for the mission and values of EDCare
Ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment
Provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff
Other job duties as assigned.