What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Pre-Admission Testing position at Hasbro Children's?
Summary
Reports to the Clinical Manager of PAT. under the supervision of the Attending Physician of Record. The nurse practitioner is responsible for the development and evaluation of treatment plans for patients who are undergoing surgery with anesthesia. The Nurse Practitioner assists in the care and management of pre-surgical patients to include but not limited a review of systems including medical and surgical history along with medication reconciliation. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtains medical and surgical histories and all other relevant information needed for the patient to have anesthesia during surgery and performs and records physical examinations as needed. Records pertinent review of systems note in the medical records and communicates issues with anesthesia and surgeon. . In addition the Nurse Practitioner will initiate life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Initiates patient�s status and collaborates in the development of a plan of care with the patient and family registered nurses and the attending physician. Provide educational and liaison supports to health care team members.
Participates in the education of patients families and caregivers regarding any procedures post-procedural care and expected outcomes and progress.
Interprets electrocardiograms and rhythm strips. Initiates Basic Life Support/.
May perform other duties as requested by the attending physician within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner acts as a liaison between the surgeon and anesthesia provider. ..
Assists in clinical research projects including data acquisition entry and analysis as needed.
Participates in quality improvement teams and other committees as needed.
Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.
Other Information
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Basic Knowledge
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with MS degree. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to practice in the expanded role. License must be include prescriptive privileges. Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Experience
Clinical experience as a nurse practitioner for 2 years is preferred must have patient care services procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Healthcare environment is the clinic. Physical hazards of the position are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
Reports to the Clinical Manager of PAT. under the supervision of the Attending Physician of Record. The nurse practitioner is responsible for the development and evaluation of treatment plans for patients who are undergoing surgery with anesthesia. The Nurse Practitioner assists in the care and management of pre-surgical patients to include but not limited a review of systems including medical and surgical history along with medication reconciliation. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtains medical and surgical histories and all other relevant information needed for the patient to have anesthesia during surgery and performs and records physical examinations as needed. Records pertinent review of systems note in the medical records and communicates issues with anesthesia and surgeon. . In addition the Nurse Practitioner will initiate life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Initiates patient�s status and collaborates in the development of a plan of care with the patient and family registered nurses and the attending physician. Provide educational and liaison supports to health care team members.
Participates in the education of patients families and caregivers regarding any procedures post-procedural care and expected outcomes and progress.
Interprets electrocardiograms and rhythm strips. Initiates Basic Life Support/.
May perform other duties as requested by the attending physician within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner acts as a liaison between the surgeon and anesthesia provider. ..
Assists in clinical research projects including data acquisition entry and analysis as needed.
Participates in quality improvement teams and other committees as needed.
Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.
Other Information
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Basic Knowledge
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with MS degree. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to practice in the expanded role. License must be include prescriptive privileges. Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Experience
Clinical experience as a nurse practitioner for 2 years is preferred must have patient care services procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Healthcare environment is the clinic. Physical hazards of the position are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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