Nurse Practitioner - Primary Rural Health, Jasper - Full Time

Summary:

Responsible for the overall comprehensive care provided to the patients in the CHRISTUS SETX Health System. NP will coordinate care with the Medical Director utilizing training with the scope of their practice, conduct patient education and ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the regulating agencies and organizational policy. Will also participate in community agencies and organizational policy; participate in community events and marketing opportunities involving the CHRISTUS SETX Health System. The NP will coordinate patient management and individualize a plan of care for each patient, working closely with the Medical Director and other team members.

Associate will take medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret laboratory studies and provide treatment to patients with chronic diseases. Working closely with the RN and Medical Director to ensure follow up calls are made, assist in identifying additional visits or interventions that may be needed as well as managing/adjusting medications and educating patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses critical elements of the patient's history, interprets test results, and institutes practice protocols with a high degree of independence
• Partners with physician colleagues to diagnose and manage patients using guidelines and approved standards of care.
• Leads the health care team with expert advice to case managers, nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care members as appropriate
• Communicates findings and plan of care to physician and other members of the healthcare team through progress notes and verbal communication.
• Interprets and follows up on test results and response to treatments and medications. Evaluates patients' response to the plan of care, and revises the plan as needed, collaborating with a physician as required.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and in collaboration with appropriate staff, provides patient/family education
• Acts as an advocate for the patient/family, encouraging participation in decision-making and care.
• Tracks clinical performance outcome data
• Performs advanced procedures for which competency has been verified
• Assess learning capabilities and readiness of population or individuals, and tailors education to meet age, developmental, and educational needs.
• Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly
• Ensures that time frame and subject matter is appropriate for target audience/individual
• Utilizes appropriate teaching materials (handouts, audiovisuals, demonstration, etc.) and documents use and patient outcome.
• Initiates, designs, and completes educational programs for patients, families, and target audiences.
• Communicates advanced knowledge and skills related to patients, families, and staff at the organizational, community, and national level.
• Adheres to agreed upon format/protocol for documentation of records.
• Maintains appropriate level of documentation to promote/support level of complexity when compared against/to service fee charges.
• Documents telephone calls with patients and specialists * Documents in concise, clear, logical, and legible manner.
• Identifies the knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and supervisory review
• Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competency.
• Maintains licensure/certification
• Uses continuing education opportunities as a basis for expanding knowledge and improving clinical skills, and incorporate these into the daily practice.
• Develops plan for future professional activities.
• Member of appropriate professional organizations.
• Provides constructive feedback as it relates to performance, patient flow, and patient care issues.
• Provides educational activities for nursing staff as needed
• Identifies barriers to patient care flow or delivery, and assists in formulating corrective action
• Serves as a role model for patient interaction and conflict resolution for hospital staff.
• Works collaboratively with health team members to ensure continuity of care and complete delivery of prescribed care.
• Serves as a liaison to nursing and other health care specialists in the hospital
• Assesses and manages all medication therapies according to established protocols, practice guidelines, standards, or algorithms as warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Provides proper notification for all absences or tardiness, scheduled shift, and scheduled time off in accordance with hospital policy.
• Consistently uses products, supplies, and equipment in an efficient manner, keeping waste within practice limits as observed by peers and administration
• Regularly performs job tasks in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, including appropriate use of equipment, appropriate use in wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics by consistent use in the work setting as evidence by no injuries sustained as a result of improper body mechanics in the evaluation period.
• Responds to codes in accordance with emergency procedures.
• Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner, assists in the cleaning of other work areas, and corrects any malfunctioning equipment or environmental conditions as observed by administration.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of a State Board and/or NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Graduate of a State Board and NLN Accredited Advance Nurse Practitioner program.
• State certification required; national certified preferred.
• Master's Degree required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with diverse populations including physicians, employees, patients and families. Leadership skills to direct others toward the successful treatment of patients. Analytical skills to evaluate patient status and healthcare procedures/techniques and to monitor quality of care. Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue. Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement new ideas or systems. Able to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties.

Experience

• One year full time post licensure clinical nursing experience preferred. Advanced Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required. Current certification to practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas required.
• Certification as Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• AHA BLS within two (2) weeks of employment required.
• AHA ACLS required.
• Computer Competence - within four (4) weeks of employment

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time