Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist PRN bei BMH Memphis Hospital

Nurse-RN Practitioner    

Job Code  20155    
FLSA Status
Job Family  NURSING
Job Description Title    RN-Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary
Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Provides clinical leadership.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.

Specifications
Experience
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired
    1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting    

Education
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired
    Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.    

Training
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired

Special Skills
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired
    Computer literate.    

Licensure
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired
Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.    RN    

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
No

Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label    Short Description    Full Description
Sedentary    Very light energy level    Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light    Moderate energy level    Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium    High energy level    Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy    Very high energy level    Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating
Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous

Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination    Near Vision    Far Vision    Depth Perception    Hearing
Yes    Accurate    Accurate        

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other