Nurse Practitioner - Generational Health, AIM - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical expertise in geriatrics and palliative care as a key member of Sharp Memorial Hospital’s Generational Health Program. This program is dedicated to improving the care of older adults by supporting function, dignity, independence, and quality of life throughout the healthcare continuum. Through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, the NP partners with multiple inpatient service lines, physicians and surgeons, nursing, pharmacy, case management and social work, therapy and rehabilitation, specialty services, and community resources to develop individualized, patient-centered care plans that align with each patient's goals, values, and clinical needs. The NP plays a critical role in identifying and addressing age-related vulnerabilities, supporting complex decision-making, managing serious illness, and integrating evidence-based, age-friendly care principles. Working directly with patients, families, and caregivers, the NP promotes optimal outcomes through comprehensive assessment and treatment including surgical evaluation and mitigation, symptom management, advance care planning and goals of care, and care coordination. Sharp Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in the care of older adults and has achieved multiple national distinctions, including Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation, American College of Surgeons Trauma Verification, American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification, and Age-Friendly Health System Recognition. The NP contributes directly to the continued success of these initiatives by advancing clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and innovative models with a team-based, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides/enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and contribution to nursing profession and/or community health
• Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.
• Member of professional organization related to specialty.
• Participates in community health event(s).
• Participates in activities that promote the nursing profession, specialty area and advanced practice nursing.
• Enhances nursing, the interdisciplinary team and physician practice through the dissemination of advanced knowledge in area of specialty.
• Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.
• Precepts students and/or new staff.
• Provides community education e.g. local colleges, physician offices.
• Develops and maintains department specific competency program.
• Assists with the evaluation of educational activities to determine their impact on the quality of care.
• Enhances patient/family learning and health promotion behaviors.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients/families in collaboration with members of the health care team.
• Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family education.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient/family education outcomes.
• Provides direct comprehensive, age and culturally appropriate patient care.
  • Assessment: Performs ongoing assessment based on advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge of patient population within scope of NP practice. Patient database/documentation complete including history, physical assessment. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic