Infectious Diseases, Casual Nurse Practitioner

Wayne Health•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under the limited direction of an attending physician or designee, the Nurse Practitioner obtains and records patient medical histories, performs physical examinations, and orders, evaluates, and monitors diagnostic tests and treatment plans. In consultation with the attending physician, the role prepares and initiates treatment plans, develops inpatient and outpatient care, and writes medication and other orders as permitted by law. The position performs routine invasive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures based on education, experience, and departmental needs. The Nurse Practitioner educates and counsels patients and family members, participates in managing patient care and arranging consultations to support continuity and quality of care, conducts rounds, and documents assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Assigned outpatient clinic duties may include surgical procedures and pre- and post-operative care. Other duties include preparing discharge summaries, responding to emergencies, potentially participating in clinical or experimental research, maintaining professional expertise, and keeping current documentation of a supervising or collaborating physician relationship.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
Graduation from an accredited Acute Care, Adult Primary Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner program.
ANCC or AANP certification.
Unrestricted Michigan license to practice, including Registered Nurse and Nurse Prescriber authorization.
Unrestricted DEA registration for each practice location.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO, and HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge of patient-care standards and practices, professional theory and practice, and medical care needed to provide and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures needed to supervise.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions, and ability to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, and ability to assist in administering patient care.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional experience in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record complete patient medical histories.
Perform physical examinations and document the results.
Order, evaluate, and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans, including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products, and interdisciplinary consults, in collaboration with the attending physician or designee and according to established guidelines.
Prepare, develop, and initiate treatment plans in consultation with the attending physician; develop inpatient and outpatient care and write medication and other orders as permitted by law.
Perform routine invasive procedures.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on education, experience, and departmental needs.
Educate and counsel patients and family members about conditions, treatment goals, and expectations during illness and recovery.
Conduct patient rounds and document assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in progress notes.
Perform assigned outpatient clinic patient-care activities, which may include surgical procedures and pre- and post-operative care.
Prepare discharge summaries as assigned.
Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate treatment until relieved by a physician.
Participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analysis of data, as applicable.
Maintain and enhance expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of a supervising or collaborating physician relationship.
Comply with Department, DMC, and Wayne Health health and safety policies and procedures.