What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at UNC Health Appalachian?
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Position Summary
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The nurse practitioner (NP) provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of a member of the current active or consultative medical staff. Acts as a role model for unit staff.
The NP provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of each patient. The NP’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The NP follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The NP practices within the scope of their license and in accordance with policies and procedures relative to provider standards.
The NP demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The NP demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
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Position Qualifications
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Minimum Education
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- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program
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Experience
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- 2 years of experience in Med/Surg preferred
- Previous health care experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred
- One-year prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred
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Required Registration/License/Certification
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- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner in the state of North Carolina
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
- All required certifications must be obtained within 1 year of hire date, except BLS
- BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be obtained from the American Heart Association.
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications must be obtained from the ENA.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) must be obtained through the American Critical Care Nurses Association and completed within 18 months of hire if required.
- Cardiac Surgery Critical Care (CSC) must be obtained through the American Critical Care Nurses Association. Eligible to test after two years of caring for Cardiothoracic patients
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
- Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
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Physical Demands
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- Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
- Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
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Working Conditions
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- Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and specimens and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
- Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
- Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
- Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
- Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
- Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
- Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
- Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
- Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
- Infrequently exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
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