What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner ( Full or Part Time ) position at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine?
JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) at the Englewood Clinic is a licensed and experienced clinician who will examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostics tests. The Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision of a licensed physician and assist in overseeing LECOM students.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician;
- Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues;
- Recommends options and courses of action for patient care;
- Implements physician directives;
- Responsible for checking and responding to emails and tasks daily in clinical inbox;
- Must comply with all state requirements for maintaining licensure (continuing education, etc.);
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories;
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results;
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records;
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections;
- Instructs and counsels patients by providing normal growth and development information and providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living;
- Provides community of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans;
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols;
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions;
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies;
- Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities;
- Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
- Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
- Accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Must adhere to the ANA code of ethics/guidelines;
- Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field;
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the clinic level;
- Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.);
- Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, facility…etc.);
- Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
- Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
- Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning;
- Maintaining an established work schedule;
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
- Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Master’s degree from accredited Nursing program; Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license required; two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience practicing preferred.
