Nurse Practitioner-Quick Care Quick Care 78th & Cass OnCall
Location: Nebraska
Description: Alegent Health is employing Nurse Practitioner-Quick Care Quick Care 78th & Cass OnCall right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nebraska. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Alegent Creighton Health is the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare provider in Nebraska and southwest Iowa with 11 acute care hospita! ls, a specialty spine hospital, freestanding inpatient psychiatric and skilled nursing facilities and more than 100 Alegent Creighton Clinic locations. As the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools, Alegent Creighton Health and Alegent Creighton Clinic are committed to teaching the health professionals of the future.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire individuals who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent Creighton Health team! We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Nurse Practitioner Quick Care
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7:30pm, Sat and Sun 9am-5:00pm
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions within the scope of practice as defined within state regulations.
The nurse practitioner s! cope of practice shall be defined by the Integrated Practice A! greement as completed by the collaborating physician. The Integrated Practice Agreement shall be filed with the appropriate state licensing authority.
Assesses the medical, physical and psychological status of patients by obtaining a comprehensive problem-oriented health history, performing a physical examination of appropriate complexity, and ordering and evaluating laboratory, and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated.
Performs tests throat cultures, as deemed appropriate by the collaborating physician and outlined in the protocols.
Interprets available data in order to establish a preliminary diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
Consults as needed with collaborating physician regarding abnormal results, or when medical problem is beyond the scope of his/her training. Provides appropriate referrals to clinic physicians and consulting physicians.
Experience Preferred:
One year of experience in a family practic! e or internal medicine setting.
Education/Licensure
Required:
A minimum of a Masters Degree in nursing with completion of a Family Nurse Practitioner program. Must have a current license, as an RN in Nebraska or Iowa. Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so license must be held in the state of your residence.
Must also be licensed in Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN-NE, license must be held in the state you practice.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say ¿Professional Level-with AED¿, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Professional medical practice and standards of care to give and evaluate patie! nt care.
Medical equipment and instruments.
Common sa! fety hazards and precautions to establish safe work environment.
Medications and their effects on patients.
Patient education principles.
Organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
Principles of risk management, quality improvement, infection control and universal precautions.
CPT and ICD-9 coding necessary to complete charge sheets.
Skills as demonstrated through
Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing care.
Taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Preparing and maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their families, physicians, staff, and the public.
Ability to
Perform a complete, appropriate and thorough physical examination.
Provide compassionate, empathetic patient care.
Communicate ! clearly, both orally and in writing, with physicians, patients and staff.
React calmly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.
Interpret and utilize lab data and other information to develop a plan of care.
Function at an appropriate level of independence, at all times working in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
Project a friendly, courteous, and service-oriented image.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Alegent Health.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:05:22 GMT
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