NURSE PRACTITIONER IV-PULMONOLOGY - FULL TIME- LATROBE

About the role

This position requires a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program, current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA license, and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards.
• Collects patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Performs systematic physical exam and history of present illness.
• Documents assessment data, history of present illness and physical findings as appropriate in the medical record within established time frame.
• Involves patient and family and other healthcare providers when appropriate directed by individual physician practice.
• Prescribes appropriate medications based on the patient's condition per state prescriptive authority guidelines and the Excela Health Allied Health Committee directed by individual physician practice.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
• Solves problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from supervising physician as appropriate.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Functions as a resource person.
• Functions as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor for new employees.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Functions as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hire/students.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.
• Supports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.
• Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Practices the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Required Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program
• Current DEA license
• Completion of required CME's
• PA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprinting screening within 2 weeks of hire)
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• One-year medical/surgical experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong leadership ability, independent thinking and decision-making ability; analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties
• Ability to communicate with all members of the health care team
• Independent thinking and decision-making ability
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Interpersonal skills that facilitate positive, constructive interaction with personnel both intra and interdepartmentally
• Ability to support an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care that crosses a comprehensive care continuum
• Experience with JCAHO requirements
• Preferred: Previous Pulmonology experience