QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to problem solve using strategic critical thinking skills
- Must show attention to detail in all aspects of your daily work
- Must demonstrate effective communications skills within all levels of communication while performing your job
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews, assessing presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation and performing appropriate physical exam.
- Performs scheduled peer to peers with insurance payers during non-patient care moments.
- Orders appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation and coordination with physicians and clinicians, for evaluation of care.
- Follows up with obtaining lab and diagnostic results and notifying collaborative physician of any significant results.
- Educates patients regarding balanced treatment options
- Develops care plan for opioid therapy in accordance with state and federal opioid prescribing guidelines and collaborative agreement with pain management provider
- Works collaboratively with physicians, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
- Current Indiana nursing license with renewal required.
- A Master of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and patient care management.
- Maintains CCU's for certification renewal.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
- Patient First Characteristics Professional Behavior Positive Attitude / Demeanor Respect Teamwork Accountability Communication Dedication to Excellence.
- Cultivated effective partnerships and collaborations with providers
- Understands HIPAA guidelines and regulations, acknowledges patient rights.
- Serves as patient advocate with resolve and respect in communication and actions with patient and family.
- Demonstrate continual learning, utilizes evidence-based practice to affect positive change and to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate competency in assessment, diagnosis, planning, and prescribing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Emotional stability to cope with emergency situations
MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
The following licenses/certifications are required (if checked):
CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Nurse Practitioner (NP); Registered Nurse (RN)
ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current State of Indiana NP License with prescriptive privileges.
- National NP certification required
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
- Demonstrated competence in area of clinical specialization.
- Ability to access, review, and synthesize clinical information from multiple sources to make clinical decisions
- Ability to utilize and explain risk stratification tools to patients and their families.
