NURSE PRACTIONER - PRIMARY CARE
Job Summary
Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to make sound, professional physical assessment/examinations; treatment/plans of care; and dispositions (e.g., physiologic, psychological, socio-economic, cultural) of acute and chronically ill and injured patients. The nurse practitioner monitors and evaluates the plan of care, and makes revisions as needed, or initiates consultations/referrals when appropriate.
About the Role
Provides patient care for pediatric through geriatric populations and practices in collaboration with the clinic provider.
Education
Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing.
Registration/Certification/Licensure
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner License in Maryland or a state that reciprocates with Maryland
- Active, unrestricted DEA and CDS
- Current, Basic Life Support certification
Experience
Position prefers 3-5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Other Requirements
- Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined in state and national certification guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to manage own case load.
- Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
- Demonstrates ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with health care team members.
- Effectively communicates through appropriate channels.
- Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
- Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
Documentation
Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
On-call Schedule
Responsible for participation in on-call schedule meeting the needs of the department.