What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room position at Genesis Healthcare System?
GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Position Details:
Work Shift:
Varied Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Department:
Emergency MedicineOverview of Position:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care to clients by formulating a plan based on assessment data gathered through patient history, physical examination and selected diagnostic procedures.; The NP educates clients, families, and staff focusing on wellness, prevention and early intervention. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Works with the collaborating physician and department administration to meet needs of patients and the organization.
2. Maintains balance between outcome, cost and process.
3. Works closely with patients and families to provide education on wellness, prevention and early intervention.
4. Functions as clinician, collaborator, consultant, researcher, and educator to accomplish desired clinical outcomes.
5. Functions as a self directed professional using knowledge of nursing theory and advanced practice.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
7. Ability to interpret research findings and incorporate into practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
2. Graduate of approved School of Nursing: Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
3. Minimum five (5) years clinical experience including two (2) years in area relevant to certification.
4. Valid certificate to prescribe in accordance with sections 4732.48-4723.483 of the Ohio Revised Code, Rules of Ohio Board of Nursing and in the Ohio Board of Nursing formulary.
5. Current CPR certification is required.
6. BCLS certification is required.
7. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
8. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and apply clinical knowledge.
9. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
10. Demonstrated competence in age-specific patient care.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.
3. Will be assigned to be on call as needed.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.
Employment Type: Full time
