Nurse Practitioner - Specialty - General Surgeons - FT

The Memorial Specialty Nurse Practitioner renders medical care to patients
within the specialty care setting of clinic offices and is responsible for
management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions in addition
to health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and
other healthcare staff. The nurse practitioner communicates care needs with
patients, families, and the healthcare team for the continuance of care. The
nurse practitioner identities and implements best practices to achieve improved
outcomes and greater effectiveness of patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides specialty patient care services including management of acute
episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, health promotion and disease
prevention as allowed by scope of practice
* Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate,
complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical
problem
* Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
* Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and
patient care
* Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral
to other healthcare providers or community resources
* Reviews daily plan of care and analyzes complex patient care concerns to
modify the plan of care based on the patient�s response to treatment and
evaluates the overall plan for effectiveness; Collaborate with supervising
physicians concerning patient care as appropriate
* Institutes care that might be required to stabilize a patient�s condition
in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation
* Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the
indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse
reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
* Evaluates patient medication regimen and prescribes pharmacological agents
as allowed by Federal and State laws and authorized by licensing entity
* Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area
* Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in patients�
medical record
* Correctly perform advanced procedures as allowed by state nurse practice
act
* Communicates patient/family health care needs as appropriate for continuance
of care
* Communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age
groups
* Identifies expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patient, family,
and other professionals
* Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of
the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
* Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or
interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the
counter medications and herbal remedies
* Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope
of practice and/or expertise
* Serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff
* Provides ongoing identification of best practices and implementation of those
changes than lead to improved outcomes and greater effectiveness
* Functions as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality
improvement activities
* Provides ongoing assessment and facilitation of Core Measure compliance,
Joint Commission, and performance improvement efforts and implementation of
appropriate change
* Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others
upon request
* Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based upon current
research findings

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

* Master's Degree
* Master's Degree
* Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing
* Monitored clinic practice hours completed

Experience

* 2

* Clinical experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Skills

* Problem solving for patients with complicated disorders
* Instructing using adult learning methods
* Oral and written communication
* Good judgment and quick decision-making ability
* Excellent interpersonal skills while understanding the needs for a positive
patient experience