AHP - Hospitalist - PRN
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Job: Nurse Practitioner/Hospitalist Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner/Hospitalist performs physical examinations and patient visits, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, makes appropriate referrals to either a physician or specialist as needed, collaborates with physicians and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients, ensures quality assurance standards are met, and displays a caring and professional attitude at all times. Essential Functions -Provides comprehensive patient care to individuals and communities. -Utilizes training and expert knowledge to identify areas of need based on protocols to assess, treat and refer as necessary. -Teaches and counsels patients on health education, preventive medicine, expected outcomes of treatment, diet and other health maintenance measures, appropriate for the patient's age and needs. -Collaborates with physician supervisors through approved protocols to provide delivery of quality health care services. -Collects and interprets data to provide appropriate care based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. -Obtains a complete history of chief complaints and other problems on patient presentation. -Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols, including pertinent exam directed to patient's history and complaints and the ordering of laboratory tests, x-ray procedures and other diagnostic tests or procedures. -Initiates drug therapy and collects specimens for pathologic examination per protocols. -Reviews all x-rays, radiology, pathology, lab and other diagnostic reports in a timely fashion. -Documents all relevant patient information in the patient's chart. -Dispenses and documents the dispensation of Class D Pharmacy drugs. -In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medication but not to exceed current training. -Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care teams at the Rural Health Clinic, Community Prenatal Clinic and Titus Regional Medical Center. -Consults regularly with supervising physician on problem cases or on cases not covered by protocols. -Provides daily clinical supervision and routine clinical training for clinic staff on treatment, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. -Participates in continuous quality improvement, staff meetings, and policies and procedures reviews. -Delegates duties according to authority appropriate for Texas Nursing Practice. -Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. -Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. -Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Work Experience -Five years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred. Education -Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse required. -BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required. Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33 Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach Above Shoulder 0-33 Reach Below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery None Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required < 20 Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5