Overview
RN-Nurse Practitioner
Job Code: 22951
Job Family: NURSING
Job Description Title: RN-Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary
Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required: 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description
Minimum Required: Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: NP
Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating: Heavy
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: Yes
Near Vision
Far Vision
Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other
REQNUMBER: 32998
