Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - 991424

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Primary Purpose:

Coordinates health care for patients in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status), as well as pre-and postoperative care. May administer vaccinations and prescribe medications for common illnesses; may also order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

1. Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute. critical, and chronic health conditions,
including the delivery of acute care services.

2. Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention. or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care.

3. Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations {where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data on new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.

4. Performs and interprets, at least to the point of recognizing deviations from normal, common laboratory, radiologic, cardiography and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes.

5. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authorities through applicable state Board of Nursing/Medicine.

6. Performs specialized procedures, including blood draws, designated IV starts, spinal taps, as well as other specific procedures as directed by the physician.

7. Provides information and answers routine questions of patients regarding their disease, including preventive health maintenance topics such as diet, weight, smoking, and topics related to medical specialties, with basic recommendations.

8. Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.

9. Participates in medical team rounds, collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members, regularly, to ensure quality patient care.

10. Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi­ disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.

11. Performs research follow-up studies and assists in data analysis.

12. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.

13. May serve as clinical preceptor for PNAPRN students and other health professionals.

14. Assesses and evaluates health research literature.

15. Completes projects as required.

16. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Medicine - Thorough knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human diseases or disorders. This includes symptoms. treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative healthcare measures.
2. Advanced knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.
3. Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies, and procedures relevant to function and
organization.
4. Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments of