What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER IV -HEART FAILURE CLINIC position at Independence Health System?
Essential Job Functions
- Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
- Identifies normal and abnormal findings.
- Implements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed.
- Evaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
- Prescribes immunizations per recommended schedules.
- Seeks appropriate consultation.
- Communicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
- Initiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter.
- Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter.
- Assesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated.
- Directs patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information.
- Assists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
- Demonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
- Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
- Delegates patient care appropriately.
- Maintains accountability for actions taken.
- Effectively functions as a resource person.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students.
- Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
- Completes all competency requirements annually.
- Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
- Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
- Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
- Practices all National Patient Safety Goals.
- Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's.
- Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
- Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
- Participates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required.
- Participates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities as required.