Nurse Practitioner / NP or Physician Assistant Gastroenterology CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline

Description

Summary :

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

Responsibilities :

When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category

The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his / her advanced educational preparation

The APN acts independently and / or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness

When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care

These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization

Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting

Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention / health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues

Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments

Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice

Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings

Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative / disease preventive lifestyle choices

Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health

Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee

Educate patients and / or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications

Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and / or referral

Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature

Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and / or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting

Participate in basic science and clinical research projects

Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions

Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records

This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements : Education / Skills

Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

2 -3 years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

APRN License in state of employment

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS

Work Schedule : Varies

Work Type : Full Time