Nurse Practitioner - Post Acute Care - Full Time - Days

Best Care • Omaha, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides quality, safe primary health care to patients in local post-acute skilled nursing facilities. The role includes assessing and diagnosing health status, developing and implementing treatment and follow-up plans, coordinating care with physicians and other disciplines, and evaluating patient outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner also provides patient and family education, maintains complete clinical records, supports quality-improvement activities, and follows organizational policies, professional protocols, and regulatory requirements.

The position is based at MPC West Shores, 24110 West Dodge Rd, Waterloo, Nebraska. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotating on-call coverage at night and on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with valid state licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Two years of previous clinical experience required; the posting notes that Red Oak Family Practice requires no experience.
• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
• Current valid Nurse Practitioner licensure for the work state (APRN.NP.NE or ARNP.IA).
• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and medical judgment skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, and hospital personnel or coworkers.
• Ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
• Rotating on-call availability at night, on weekends, and on holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at hire; it is required within three months of hire.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and other relevant information, prioritize data collection, perform physical examinations, and assess patients' mental status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment, follow-up, and outcome plans using assessment findings and diagnostic information.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines, provide regular feedback, order appropriate ancillary tests, and make referrals as needed.
• Perform telephone triage, determine patient needs, provide appropriate consultation, and schedule appointments when needed.
• Apply established therapeutic practices and administer medications and immunizations using appropriate methods and physician oversight when applicable.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with the Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
• Evaluate patient responses to care, monitor and document outcomes, identify patient and family capabilities or limitations, return patient telephone calls, and seek appropriate treatment methods.
• Teach patients and families about medications, health and illness prevention, and care specific to patient needs; use adult learning principles and recommend educational resources.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff; help prevent or minimize risks; address unresolved issues; and serve as a resource and role model for staff.
• Comply with organizational bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, medical protocols, and applicable regulatory guidance; maintain certification and licensure.
• Maintain complete patient records, including assessment data, individualized care plans, interventions, and consultations with other practitioners or physicians.
• Participate in performance improvement, outcome management, chart reviews with the medical director, patient satisfaction and quality-improvement initiatives, and tracking care variances.
• Provide age-appropriate care and individualized customer service, ensuring clear communication and feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• A work environment where employees are valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level