APRN/PA INPATIENT - METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER

Patient Care

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
• Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment

Documentation

Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records

Education

Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff

Role Model

• Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

Research

Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice

Development

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Patient Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate; Education specialization: Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant
• Experience: 1 year directly related experience; Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience
• Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
• Physical Conditions: 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 constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.