Nurse-Practitioner PRN or Part-Time at EDCare

Description

***For Part - Time:  Looking for 8-10 hours Monday coverage, ideally, but flexible for the right candidate***

Job Title:                    Nurse Practitioner

Department:               MPC

Programs:                  PHP, TIOP, EIOP, RES

Supervisor:                Medical Director

FLSA:                         Non-Exempt, Hourly

Date Revised:            June 2024

Summary of Major Functions: 

Provide medical care to EDCare patients in conjunction with supervising physician.  Complete daily medical duties associated with eating disordered patients.

      Duties and Responsibilities:  

1. Daily medical duties, including specimen collection, blood pressure, observation of patients self-administering medication, orders, observing and recording weights, vitals, etc.
2. Order labs, draw blood if Quest is not on site, interpret findings of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests; follows up with necessary labs; shares results of labs with medical staff, escalating priority results with appropriate staff.
3. Address patients’ medical concerns and inquiries; listen and communicate by providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; requesting information and resources needed to provide care.
4. Complete history and physicals on new admissions.
5. Collaborate on care delivery by including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; treat all members with respect; demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct
6. Provides knowledgeable and thorough medical coverage in conjunction with other medical staff.
7. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of appropriate medications. Prescribe appropriately and confer with Psychiatrist as needed. Regularly monitors prescribed medications for assigned patients
8. Adheres to Infection Control standards for EDCare. Monitors, educates and adheres to regulatory bodies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDC & OSHA,  regarding monitoring infections in staff and patients
9. Provides patient education regarding side-effects and efficacy of certain medications.
10. Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: treatment plan, progress notes, etc.
11. Responsible for maintaining medication exam room; ordering supplies, maintaining organization, determining supply needs, etc.
12. Adheres to, complies and demonstrates support for the mission and values of EDCare
13. Ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment
14. Provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff
15. Other job duties as assigned.

Computer Skills:

1. Minimum of beginner skills in Microsoft Office suite.
2. Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
3. Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within various software products.

Physical Demands and Environment:

Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking frequently, hearing frequently, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately.  This position requires lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds rarely.

Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:

99% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Advanced Practice Registration (APN) in the state of Colorado within 60 days of hire required.
2. Possess RXN prescriptive authority within 60 days of hire required.
3. Obtain CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
4. Obtain and maintain medical staff privileges at EDCare required..
5. Experience treating patients with eating disorders preferred
6. Good oral and written communication skills preferred.