What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER - PRIMARY CARE position at Calvert Memorial Hospital?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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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.
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Education:
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Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing. CPR required within 30 days of hire.
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
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Experience:
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Position requires 3-5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Other Requirements:
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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.
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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.
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Demonstrates ability to manage own case load.
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Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
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Demonstrates ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with health care team members.
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Effectively communicates through appropriate channels.
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Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
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Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
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Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
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Attends staff meetings as required.
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