Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ICU Nights) - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Position Summary

Provide health care and perform selective medical services such as examinations,
formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical
venues, under the direction of the physicians. Actively participates as a member
of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the
coordination of patient care.

Essential Functions

1. Obtain complete patient medical history and physical data, review records
and assess patient heath status.
2. Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures needed.
3. Perform a complete/symptom limited physical examination, record findings
and establish presumptive diagnosis.
4. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as x-rays,
electrocardiograms and laboratory tests and interpret results for
deviations from normal.
5. Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan
utilizing principles of prevention.
6. Perform patient care by administering injections, immunizations and oral
medications in compliance with applicable laws/guidelines and suturing
wounds.
7. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
8. Document patient information and care provided in the patient’s electronic
health record.
9. Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes and
assist in provision of continuity of care.
10. Provide instructions to the patient and family, if necessary, regarding
medications and treatments.
11. Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend
community resources to meet patient and family needs if applicable.
12. Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services
rendered.
13. Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

1. Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Master’s degree in
Nursing is preferred.

Experience

1. One year of medical care experience preferably as a CRNP in a medical
practice.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Knowledge of professional medical practice and care protocols, assessing
patient health, administration of medications and delivering care following
a treatment plan.
2. Knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10 and
CPT coding guidelines.
3. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, procedures, prescribed
medical standards and common safety hazards and precautions.
4. Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of
medicine to provide on-going patient care.
5. Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data and interpreting findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records utilizing computer software.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

License/Certification/Registration

1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider
Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
2. Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for authorization
to prescribe controlled substances.
3. Board Certified, recertified or eligible by the National Commission or
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 
4. Written Agreement(s) with supervising physician(s).
5. Within four (4) months of hire/transfer, meets the American Heart
Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.
6. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania. Certified
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Pennsylvania. CRNPs that were
certified by the Board after February 7, 2005, will be required to maintain
current National certification in order to renew their Pennsylvania CRNP
certification. The new regulations require that the 30-hours of continuing
education required for license renewal be taken within the CRNP’s specialty.

Supervision Received

Receives minimal supervision from the Physician / Practice Manager.

Supervision Given

None