Preferred 3-5 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner
Experience in a role requiring autonomous practice
Responsibilities
Conduct physical assessments and examinations for patients of all ages
Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses
Collaborate with various clinical teams within Calvert Health System
Oversee preventative services and health risk assessments
Develop and present educational presentations on prevention topics
Provide interventions based on point-of-care testing results
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within the healthcare community
Access to ongoing professional development and continuing education
Support for maintaining clinical certifications and competencies
Engagement in community health education and outreach
Chance to advocate for patient safety and quality care
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Job Summary:
Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to conduct physical assessments/examinations and to develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronically ill patients of all ages. Collaborates with multiple practices and clinical teams within the Calvert Health System and throughout the community. Oversees and performs preventative services and develops and presents culturally sensitive educational presentations on preventative topics for the local community. Oversees point-of- care testing and health risk assessment biometrics and provides intervention as needed.
Preferred 3-5 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner
Experience should include working autonomously for an independent practice.
Other Requirements:
Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined instate and national certification guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to manage own case load and work independently.
Acts in accordance with legal and ethical professional responsibilities (e.g. patient management, documentation, advance directives).
Demonstrates ability to prescribe appropriate drugs and dosages.
Demonstrates ability to process a variety of patient care situations.
Documents continuing education per licensure and certification requirements and clinical protocols.
Attends staff meetings.
Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as daily practice.
Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as daily practice.
