Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

NP Pulmonology OEA1

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification required.
  • State license as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Privileges (NP-PP) required.
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a related field.
  • Basic familiarity with computers is preferred.
  • Current certifivation in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients by performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Formulate medical plans and prognoses based on patient assessments.
  • Consult with physicians about patient health care plans.
  • Order and evaluate diagnostic tests to address clinical problems.
  • Perform therapeutic and diagnostic invasive procedures within validated scope.
  • Initiate and recommend drug therapies in line with approved protocols.
  • Document patient care accurately and maintain required records.
  • Counsel patients and families on health topics and promote maintenance of health.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Continuing education and professional development support.
  • Work-Life balance programs including paid time off.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
This position works in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders. Assigned principal responsibility for primary health care of patients. Seeks the expert opinion or advice of a physician whenever the incumbent decides a case falls outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol.

The Nurse Practitioner typically remains responsible for the patient throughout the course of treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The Nurse Practitioner may refer the patient to a physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment, but retains responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent modification.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and obtaining medical histories. Assumes ongoing responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
  • Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
  • Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
  • Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
  • Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
  • Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
  • Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan.
  • Initiates drug therapy, taking full responsibility for such therapy. Consults with a physician prior to implementing the therapy, as necessary.
  • Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and releases the patient.


Qualifications

Education:
  • As required by licensure.

Experience:
  • Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the specific position, and include a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

Skills/Knowledge:
  • Basic familiarity with computers preferred.


Licensure

  • Current applicable state RN license required.
  • National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) required.
  • Current applicable state license as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Privileges (NP-PP) required.
  • Current certification dependent upon the specific position to include Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.


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