Job Description

Location/Department: Multiple Locations (Osgood, Batesville, Brookville)

PRN - as needed

A clinically competent NP who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis & the management of medical conditions both acute & chronic. Works independently & autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides care for diverse populations in the immediate care setting. Provider, mentor, educator, & 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

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