What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER position at owensboroworkdaytest?
Job Summary
In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in the adult intensive care unit. Job Responsibilities
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
- Provides counseling and education to patients and their families / caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.
- Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
- Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.
- Coordinates care between medical specialties.
- Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.
- Assists intensivists with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis with the pulmonologists / intensivists.
- Assists with basic ventilator management.
- Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.
Qualifications
Skills and Attributes
Physical Demands
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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