Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Program FT
Alegent Health System
Alegent Health System
Palliative Care Program McAuley Center
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
40.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Program FT
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Functions within the scope of practice as defined within state regulations. The physician assistant scope of practice shall be detailed in the Role Delineation as completed by the supervising physician, and the nurse practitioner scope of practice will be defined by the Integrated Practice Agreement as completed by the collaborating physician. Both the Role Delineation and the Integrated Practice Agreement shall be filed with the appropriate state licensing authority.
Assists physicians in the management of medical care for patients. Meets with the supervising physician as necessary to consult and/or review care.
Assesses the medical, physical and psychological status of patients by reviewing patient records, obtaining a comprehensive problem-oriented health history, performing a physical examination of appropriate complexity, and ordering and evaluating laboratory, x-ray, EKGs and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated.
Performs or delegates procedures and tests e.g. suturing minor lacerations, PAP smears, excision of minor lesions, wart removal, IV insertion, EKGs, as deemed appropriate by the supervising physician and outlined in the individual role delineation.
Interprets available data in order to establish a preliminary diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Consults as needed with supervising physician regarding abnormal results, or when medical problem is beyond the scope of his/her training. Provides appropriate referrals to clinic physicians and consulting physicians.
Experience:
None required.
Education/Licensure:
A minimum of a Masters Degree in nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Must have a current license, as an RN in Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so license must be held in the state of your residence.
Must also be licensed in Nebraska or Iowa as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN-NE or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner ARNP-IA, license must be held in the state you practice.
OR
Physician Assistant - Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, NCCPA.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Nebraska and/or Iowa, per position specifications.
Current Physician Assistant Certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge:
Professional medical practice and standards of care to give and evaluate patient care.
Medical equipment and instruments.
Common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe work environment.
Medications and their effects on patients.
Patient education principles.
Organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
Principles of risk management, quality improvement, infection control and universal precautions.
Insurance protocols and referral requirements.
CPT and ICD-9 coding necessary to complete charge sheets.
Skills as demonstrated through
Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing care.
Taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their families, physicians, staff, and the public.
Ability to
Perform a complete, appropriate and thorough physical examination.
Provide compassionate, empathetic patient care.
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with physicians, patients and staff.
React calmly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.
Interpret and utilize lab data, medical imaging data, and other information to develop a plan of care.
Function at an appropriate level of independence, at all times working in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Project a friendly, courteous, and service-oriented image.
Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Program FT
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Allied Health Services
Health Care - NOS
Medical Professional - NOS
Physician Assistant (PA)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Clinician
Posted 2009/11/06