Nurse Practitioner - Walk In Clinic -- IMMEDIATE RESPONSE CLINIC -- Davis Medical Center

JOB TITLE : Nurse Practitioner - Walk In Clinic

DEPARTMENT : IMMEDIATE RESPONSE CLINIC

EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME : Yes

JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) shall provide comprehensive management of patients within his/her given specialty and according to privileges approved by the Medical Staff office. The NP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The NP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The NP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
The NP shall work under the supervision of a physician.

Experience/Physical Requirements :
Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly.

Mission : To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.

Vision : Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Values :
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboration: Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs and collaborates with other providers to identify changing patient needs. Identifies teaching/learning needs of patients, documents patient care services in the electronic health record.

Communication: Exhibits skill in the management of conflict situations, functions so as to promote trusting relationships and demonstrates open and honest communication at the unit level. Participates in performance improvement activities as appropriate and promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and excellence among staff.

Job Skills: Conducts physical examinations, initiates testing and treatment based on scope of practice, identifies normal and abnormal findings and acts upon abnormal findings accordingly. Refers patients to appropriate specialists and/or allied health professionals and provides counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.

Safety: Protects patients, visitors and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and identifying patients using two identifiers (i.e., name and date of birth) prior to providing any treatment or procedure. Consults supervising provider as needed.

Scope of Practice: Provides patient care based on privileges as approved by the Medical Staff office.

Work Schedule : Varies
Status : Full Time Regular 1.0
Location : Davis Medical Center
Location Of Job : US:WV:Elkins

Disclaimer:

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.