Job Description
Job Description
Description :
BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE
JOB DESCRIPTION
NURSE PRACTITIONER
JOB TITLE : NURSE PRACTITIONER
REPORTS TO : Supervising Physician
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for providing medical care as direction by a physician
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
- Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and / or walking
- Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
- Ability to help transfer patient
- Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
Medical office and exam room settingsHospital Operating Room (OR) settingsFrequent contact with a variety of people / patientsJOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plansProvides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing woundsTriages patient calls and evaluated patient problemsDocuments patient information and care provided in the patient record.Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekendsMaintains patient confidentialityOther duties and assignments as necessaryPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment planKnowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurementsSkill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient dataMaintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all timesExcellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientationPrioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job dutiesMaintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff membersRequires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited programA valid unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.Board Certification required.DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic or hospital.Experience is neurosurgery is strongly preferred.Requirements :