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Requirements

• Must meet the State's requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.
• CPR required.
• Must have and maintain one of the applicable certifications based on specialty area assigned

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
• Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
• Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
• Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
• Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Follows Medicare guidelines for accuracy in CPT and ICD coding.
• Applies the fundamentals of AIDET when communicating with patients.
• Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
• Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
• Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.