Nurse Practitioner I (On-call/As I Needed) - Open Until Filled

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/ performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed including consultation as needed.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal finds to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
• Works independently with Full Practice Authority and in collaboration with the care team (clinicians, nursing, and support staff) to make decisions concerning needs of patients.
• Sets up and coordinates emergency services or crisis intervention including life saving emergency procedures in order to stabilize a patient sufficiently to transport to a hospital facility.
• Evaluates the medical aspects of treatment plans periodically recognizing the need for reassessment by a physician or other health professional.
• Provides medical care and preventative services, including guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, child growth and development and child rearing.
• Consistently completes documentation within the electronic health record to include documentation of patient encounters, entry of relevant patient data, review and signature of labs, care plans, etc. to include communication with patients, specialists and members of the patient’s care team.
• Exhibits knowledge of evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines, and demonstrates appropriate application of those guidelines as evidenced by accurate E&M coding.
• Utilizes appropriate health and medical resources to coordinate treatment plans for patient per requirements of the managed care plans where applicable.
• Collaborates with other professionals and agencies involved in providing health care and services such as immunizations and disease control, environmental health, health education, health researchers, nursing students and residency training programs.
• Participates in quality assurance functions of health center including participation and acceptance of leadership roles in a variety of required committees as directed.
• Serves as a role model and in selected situations precepts clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Level I: Minimum: Active and in good standing BSN License Masters of Science in Nursing from accredited program One year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner; Active Nurse Practitioner License in good standing Active and good standing APRN License and successful completion of National Certification Exam Computer proficiency in electronic health records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access programs. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable. Must successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks. Able and willing to travel.
• Level II: In addition to Level I above: Active and good standing APRN License with a minimum of two years nurse practitioner experience Is recognized as an Independent Nurse Practitioner by the State of Nebraska (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2322) Successful completion of National Certification Exam Unrestricted Federal DEA License
• Level III: In addition to Level I above: Active and good standing APRN License with a minimum of three years of clinical nurse practitioner experience with two years working as an Independent Nurse Practitioner by the State of Nebraska (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2322) Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Unrestricted Federal DEA License PHS Category: Designation: Specify: Risk Exposure Level Low/Moderate/High High Annual Credentialing Yes/No Yes IT Privilege Aprima/Dentrix/ScriptPro/Other APRIMA Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.