What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Emergency Center position at Phoebe Health?
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous Emergency Center or ICU experience (Preferred)
- 4 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required Certifications / Licensures : Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), Basic Life Support (BLS), Department Specific Certifications may be requiredGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.WORKING CONDITIONS
- General environment : Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime.GENERAL SKILLS
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Transcription
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical SkillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks / motionPHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending / Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Pushing / Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift / carry >
20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
