Provides patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the outpatient and / or inpatient environment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.
Education
- Master Degree in Nursing (Minimum)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Preferred)
Registration / Certification / Licensure
Current PA RN and CRNP licenses, ACLS, and Act 33 / 73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the Medical Staff Office.Experience
None (Minimum)One year experience working as a CRNP (Preferred)Other Requirements
N / A
Status
Exempt
Physical Requirements
FREQUENCY DEFINITIONS : Occasional, Frequent, Constant. NOTE : An asterisk (
) indicates that the item is an essential function.Standing – FREQUENTWalking – FREQUENTSitting – OCCASIONALStooping – OCCASIONALBending – OCCASIONALTwisting – OCCASIONALClimbing – OCCASIONALLadders – N / AStairs – OCCASIONALKneeling – OCCASIONALSquatting – OCCASIONALCrouching – OCCASIONALCrawling – N / AReaching Horizontal – FREQUENTReaching Overhead – OCCASIONALGrasping – FREQUENTFinger Manipulation – FREQUENTSeeing – CONSTANT
Hearing – CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use – N / ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use – N / APushing – OCCASIONAL (50# – >100#)
Pulling – OCCASIONAL (50# – >100#)
Lift Floor to Waist – OCCASIONAL (20# – 50#)Lift Waist to Shoulder – OCCASIONAL (up to 20#)Lift Shoulder to Overhead – OCCASIONAL (up to 20#)Carrying – OCCASIONAL (up to 20#; >10 feet)
Environmental Factors
Working alone – OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters – N / AConstant interruptions – FREQUENTWorking with hands in water – OCCASIONALUse of power tools – OCCASIONALWorking on ladders / scaffolding – N / AExposure to vibration – N / AExposure to dust – OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) – N / AExposure to electrical energy – OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes – N / AExposure to slippery walking surfaces – OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils – OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, e.g., computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) – OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens – CONSTANTCardiovascular Energy Requirements – Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light : 0 – 3.5 – Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium : 3.6 – 6.3 – House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk / run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket / wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
Heavy to Very Heavy : >
6.4 – Calisthenics, carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
Sedentary to Light – CONSTANTMedium – FREQUENTHeavy to Very Heavy – OCCASIONALI. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Manages day-to-day in and out patient care in conjunction with supervising physicians. Provides patient and or family with information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery.Provides patient education / counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states.Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.Displays commitment to expanding his / her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth.II. Organizational Responsibilities
Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.Maintained license / certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.“Sets the Stage” by using greetings / introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room. Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and positive lasting impressions.Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informed of happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and concerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.Is the Owner : Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive review of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works beyond “own assignment” by seeing “big picture”.Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignity of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and agreement.Qualifications
Required : MastersLicenses & Certifications
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