Nurse Practitioner - Dr. Maloney bei Barrow Brain and Spine

Description

BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE

JOB DESCRIPTION

NURSE PRACTITIONER

JOB TITLE: NURSE PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: Supervising Physician 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing medical care as direction by a physician

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• Ability to help transfer patient
• Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Hospital Operating Room (OR) settings
• Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans

· Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds

· Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems

· Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.

· Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.

· Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends

· Maintains patient confidentiality

· Other duties and assignments as necessary

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

· Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan

· Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements

· Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data

· Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times

· Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation

· Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties

· Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members

• Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited program
• A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required. 
• Board Certification required.
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic or hospital. 
• Experience is neurosurgery is strongly preferred.