BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A qualified registered nurse, practicing within the scope of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act, who managed medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols jointly developed by the nurse and sponsoring M.D.
REPORTS TO
- Practice Administrator & Provider
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Minimum Education: Masters Required
License/Certification Required: NP Licensed in State of Tennessee
Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Active listener, critical thinking skills and ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in primary care setting.
- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
- Assesses growth and nutritional status of patients appropriately.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
- Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
- Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
- Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
- Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner.
- May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
- Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
- Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
- Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
- Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste.
- Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
- Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
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