Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care, Part Time

General Position Summary:

Works in collaboration with Medical Director, and independently, to assess, plan and provide patient care, specifically in outpatient wound care, within the scope of the provider license.  Orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and takes appropriate action.  Prescribes medication and orders relevant testing or forms of treatment and coordinated referrals as needed. Maintains an accurate, complete patient medical record.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data within the scope of practice identified by the Board of Nurse Practitioners.
• A moderate degree of complexity to include mild to comprehensive medical decision making.
• Accurately perform physical examinations on patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage chronic conditions for patient population.
• Prescribes antibiotic therapy in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Communicates with Primary Care Physician (PCP), referral sources, home health agencies or office staff regarding changes in patient’s condition.
• Assess patient needs and qualifying criteria for Hyperbaric treatment.
• Maintains an accurate accounting of visits in the patients’ medical record.
• Completes patient medical record documentation within 24 hours.
• Contribute to the development of new services, programs, or processes.
• Administer medications, order diagnostic labs /tests, and perform basic procedures according to the training and needs of the patient and department.
• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Keys to Excellence.

Secondary Functions:

• Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.
• Reviews department and applicable hospital wide policies and procedures annually.
• Functions as emergency hyperbaric chamber operator, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of programs and/or processes to enhance patient care.

Job Scope:

This job involves:

• Recurring work situations with occasional variation from the norm.
• Performance of duties independently as well as under the direct supervision of provider.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Works under the direction of the Supervising Physician (SP).
• Meets with SP on a weekly, if not daily, basis to review report and implement forms of patient care/treatment.
• Participates in educational training initiated or provided by the cardiologists.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

• Are normally made with others both inside and outside the hospital.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

• Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients, culturally diverse patients and emotionally distressed patients
• Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Possess visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to assess, document and implement action required to meet patient/family needs.
• Provides medical care to all age groups delineated by the practicing specialty.
• Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• 2 years of college to include Nurse Practitioner Program (required)
• Basic computer skills (required).
• CPR/BLS (required within 30 days of hire)
• Introductory 40-hour hyperbaric course (required within 180 days of hire)
• Maintenance of RN license (required throughout employment)

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Heavy

Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and contact with infectious fluids.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 50-100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is a safety sensitive position.

OSHA Exposure Category:

OSHA Exposure Category 1

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.