Nurse Practitioner Knox Community Hospital

Career Department: Department of Primary & Specialty Care Status: Full Time Shift: Varies Average Weekly Hours: 36 Hours

JOB SUMMARY

Provides medical care services within the nurse practitioner's scope of practice and consistent with the nurse's education and certification as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, as well as in accordance with the privileges granted by the Board of Trustees. Provides care to patients, independently and interdependently as stated in the Standard Care Arrangement with the collaborating physician(s). Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices in accordance with Section 4723.481 of the Ohio Revised Code. Evaluates and promotes patient wellness. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an appropriate plan of care including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Collaborates with other physicians, healthcare providers, and others.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.

Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests within the APN SOP.

Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens.

Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.

Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.

Provides follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan (when applicable).

Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).

Documents patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.

Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care

Requirements Include

Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of Ohio

Graduate from an accredited program for Advanced Practice Nursing

Board certification from an approved national certifying organization for Adult Nurse Practitioner through the AmericanAcademy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Current Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician(s)

Current unrestricted Certificate of Authority (COA) from the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse

Current unrestricted Certificate to Prescribe (CTP or CTP-E for the newly graduated NP -- the "E" stands for externship

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