Job Description

Location/Department: Hospital - Emergency Services

Part-Time 60/pp - benefits eligible

A clinically competent NP who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis, and the management of medical conditions both acute and chronic. Works independently and autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides primary care in the Emergency Services Department for diverse populations. Provider, mentor, educator, and patient advocate.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment.
• Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes.
• Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents.
• Demonstrated comprehensive history taking of health & medical history
• Conduct a thorough physical exam based on age & history
• Identify health & medical risk factors
• Diagnosis appropriately based on history, physical exam & test results
• Interpret diagnosis studies (lab tests, x-rays, EKG)
• Appropriate consultation & referral as needed to other health professional or community agencies
• Perform diagnosis studies as needed
• Prescribe medications as needed
• Prescribe non-pharmacologic interventions
• Assist in surgical procedures such as suturing, splinting, & biopsies
• Develop plan of care plus medical decision making skills
• Collaborates with collaborating MD as needed
• Collaborates with fellow medical team in order to provide comprehensive care
• Communicates effectively with patients/families
• Determine effectiveness of prescribed treatment & education plans
• Completes team member physicals as assigned
• Participates in quality assurance reviews
• Utilize community resources
• Facilitate patient participation in care
• Standardizes care following established guidelines
• Maintains accurate & timely documentation
• Maintains confidential files
• Observes HIPAA regulations, policies & procedures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent communication & organization skills
• Detail oriented & able to multi-task
• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree majoring in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Licensed as an APN in the state of Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
• Current in CPR, ACLS & PALS

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs