What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at R.L. Klein & Associates?
QUALIFICATIONS:
“NP” must have the following minimum qualifications:
1 “NP” must hold a valid WV registered Nurse Practitioner License.
2 “NP” must know and abide by all Federal and State Long Term Care regulations.
3 “NP” must have at least three (3) years of Long-Term Care Experience.
4 “NP” must have and keep a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card
RESPONSIBILITIES:
“NP” must perform clinical evaluations and treatment programs.
“NP” must write medical history, programs for treatments, care, records, referrals,and discharges.
“NP” must review charts for quality, quantity, and progress notes for medical documentation.
“NP” must prescribe orders for laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
“NP” must complete referrals for specialized medical services.
“NP” must make daily rounds to residents.
“NP” must collaborate with health care providers that include the Dietician and or Dietary Manager concerning weight loss/gains and diet changes.
“NP” must collaborate with the Wound Care Nurse for treatment of Pressure, Diabetic, Vascular, and Arterial Ulcers.
“NP” must collaborate with the pharmacy consultant for medication management, and other health care providers that work in coordination to care for the residents.
“NP” normal work hours are from 8am to 4pm. The three (3) “NP” workdays per
week are to be determined by the Facility Administrator. “NP” shall have WV
State holidays off and Agency will not pay for time off.
“NP” must communicate with the attending Physician, Director of Nursing, and the
Administrator as needed.
“NP” must communicate with families and residents about treatment and care.
“NP” must communicate with outside Health Care Providers and Medical Facilities
in coordination with caring for the health of the residents.
“NP” must refer residents to the Physician or other Health Care Providers for
specialty care while maintaining the responsibility of the continuity of care for the
residents.
“NP” must be a member of the Agency’s Interdisciplinary Team which includes
attending on-site meetings for falls and other care concerns as required.
“NP” must document in the progress notes, treatment, orders, and perform
assessments in the electronic medical records.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarksburg, WV 26301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80 - $90
