Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Excela Latrobe Hospital
Latrobe, PA
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner V-Intensivist Greensburg/Latrobe

Evaluates, examines, diagnose, and treats patients in collaboration with their supervising and or substitute supervising physician according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintains and promotes the well-being of the patient through preventative healthcare and guidance. Provides care in both the hospital setting. Includes weekends, holidays, and shift work. Core Essential Functions: * Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance. * Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient. * Identifies normal and abnormal findings. * Implements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed. * Evaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments. * Prescribes immunizations per recommended schedules. * Seeks appropriate consultation. * Communicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. * Initiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter. * Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter. * Assesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated. * Directs patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information. * Assists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation. * Demonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse. * Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate. * Delegates patient care appropriately. * Maintains accountability for actions taken. * Effectively functions as a resource person. * Acts as a patient advocate. * Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students. * Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs. * Completes all competency requirements annually. * Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies. * Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections. * Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care. * Practices all National Patient Safety Goals. * Uses LEAN principles. * Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies. * Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's. * Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system. * Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies. * Participates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required. Specialty Essential Functions: * Provides care to the patient as per established guidelines. * Assists and maintains sterile techniques through procedures. * Directs and provides appropriate care. * Performs history and physicals as designated by the physician. Identifies normal and abnormal findings and reports to the physician in a timely manner. * Performs patient rounds ensuring accurate assessment, review of labs and diagnostic procedures, and reports overall progress to supervising physician. * Orders appropriate testing per established guidelines and as outlined by supervising physician. * Documentation supports a review of lab/diagnostic results, is reflective of all required history and physical assessment elements. * Communicates with supervising physician in a timely manner regarding changes in the patient's progress, status, or critical test results. * Prepares for and develops discharge planning in conjunction with supervising physician. * Dictates discharge summaries timely and appropriate. * Provides counseling and instruction to patients and or families as appropriate. * Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes. * Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations and responds effectively. * Facilitates timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings. * Develops workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges. * Participates in outcome management and Press Ganey scores. * In collaboration with the physician: Interviews, evaluates and assesses patients in the hospital setting. Provides recommendations for treatment. * Evaluates patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment. Assesses for alternate levels of care as necessary * Adjusts medication as indicated * Provides patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects * Collaborates with the supervising physician and or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care. * Alerts the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status * Within prescribed time frames reviews treatment goals and objectives with patients making modifications as appropriate * Communicates pertinent information timely and efficiently to the supervising or substitute supervising physician * Documents in the medical record. * Records patient's current mental status * Documents all screenings and assessments performed * Records medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided * Documents patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate * Documents any/all telephone contact with patients, families, pharmacists or physicians * Records beginning and end times of each session * Signs and dates all documentation * Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant. * Demonstrates an ability to problem solve independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate * Maintains accountability for actions taken * Effectively functions as a resource person * Acts as a patient advocate * Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hire/students * Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies. * Identifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction * Assists in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection * Supports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies * Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies. * Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections * Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care * Practices the National Patient Safety Goals Marginal Functions: Defined as duties that are not essential in nature and do not take a considerable amount of time to complete (less than 10%). * Performs any and all other duties as assigned and appropriate. Required Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job. Education: * Graduate of accredited Nursing & Nurse Practitioner Program. Master's Degree in Nursing. Certification / Licensure / Regulation: * Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania * Current Certification as CRNP. Current Certification for Prescriptive Authority with DEA license. * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance * BLS Certification * Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) * Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Prior Experience: * Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years) * One year of current experience in an inpatient setting Other Skills and Abilities: * none Preferred Factor: These are job related enhancements that are preferred or would benefit the performance outcome of the job but are not essential or required for the job to exist. * DNP; prior CRNP experience The above job descriptive information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as an employee may be assigned other duties other than described in this document. Essential Working Conditions: Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions: Never Extreme Cold Extreme Heat Heights Confined Spaces-Cramped Quarters (Labeled) Extreme Noise (> 85 dB) Mechanical Hazards Use of Vibrating Tools Operates Vehicle Operates Heavy Equipment Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices Rotates all shifts Occasionally >12 hour shifts On Call Overtime (more than 8 hrs. /shift, 40 hours/week) Constantly Frequently >8 hour shifts Protective Equipment: Never Head (hard hat) Hearing Rarely Respirator-Breathing Equipment Frequently Eye Hands Feet, Toes Body Occupational Exposures: Never Solvents Paints (direct use of) Dust (Sanding) Ethylene Oxide Cytotoxic Drugs (Chemo) Mists Wax Stripper (direct use of) Radiation Ionizing Radiation Lasers Rarely Chemicals (direct use of) Frequently Blood and Body Fluids Constantly Latex (Rubber, erasers, balloons, gloves, rubber bands, etc.) VII. Essential Physical Conditions: Marginal Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift Essential Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift Physical Demands: Never Climbing Ladders Rarely Kneeling Squatting (Crouching) Pushing / Pulling Occasionally Climbing Stairs Keyboard/Computer Operation Frequently Bending (Stooping) Sitting Walking Constantly Standing Use of Forceful Hand Grasp Fine Finger Manipulation Hand / Arm Coordination Sensory Requirements: Frequently Feeling (Sensation) Color Vision Constantly Seeing Near-with Acuity Over Shoulder Work: Occasionally Pulling or Pushing Objects Overhead Reaching Above Shoulder Level Lifting: floor to standing position: Never 20 - 29 pounds 30 - 49 pounds 50 pounds > 50 pounds Rarely 10 - 19 pounds Lifting: waist to shoulder level: Never 20 - 29 pounds 30 - 49 pounds 50 pounds > 50 pounds Rarely 10 - 19 pounds Lifting: shoulder to overhead: Never 20 - 29 pounds 30 - 49 pounds 50 pounds > 50 pounds Rarely 10 - 19 pounds