NURSE PRACTITIONER - PRIMARY CARE - CalvertHealth

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
  • Job Summary:
    • Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to make sound, professional physical assessment/examinations; treatment/plans of care; and dispositions (e.g., physiologic, psychological, socio-economic, cultural) of acute and chronically ill and injured patients. The nurse practitioner monitors and evaluates the plan of care, and makes revisions as needed, or initiates consultations/referrals when appropriate. The nurse practitioner provides patient care for pediatric through geriatric populations and practices in collaboration with the clinic provider.
  • Education:
    • Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing. CPR required within 30 days of hire.
  • Registration/Certification/Licensure:
    • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
  • Experience:
    • Position requires 3-5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined in state and national certification guidelines.
    • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
    • Demonstrates ability to manage own case load.
    • Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
    • Demonstrates ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with health care team members.
    • Effectively communicates through appropriate channels.
    • Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
    • Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
    • Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
    • Attends staff meetings as required.

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