STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works under direct supervision of a physician following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice.Education:Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program. Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. NationalCertification as a Nurse Practitioner.Training Received:Must be BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (or within 1 year of hire) certified.Experience:Evidence of progressive nursing experience desired.Job Knowledge:Basic computer knowledge. Able to perform minor office surgeries, apply casts and splints, suture lacerations.Essential Functions:Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.Obtains and documents patient’s medical history.Identifies health risk factors.Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.Provides well child care; women’s healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient’s diagnoses, health history and age; and in accordance with the laws of the state of Indiana.Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease.This is done through education and counseling.Applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.Works with collaborating physician and other physicians/members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.Documentation meets all standards and policies.Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.Functions as a patient advocate.Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, journals, etc.Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.Works collaboratively with physician to develop and implement specific clinic policies and procedures.Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested.Knowledgeable of rules and regulations governing the clinic.Performs other duties as assigned. Four days a week with one evening a week until 7pm and occasional Saturday rotation. 80 hrs/Bi-Weekly
