Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required
1-2 years of experience in Critical Care required
1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
Certification as Nurse Practitioner required
Responsibilities
Manage patients' care from admission to transfer in skilled nursing facilities
Perform daily rounds and assess patient status
Conduct initial evaluations and physical exams for admissions
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Coordinate transitions to aftercare with families and physicians
Document prescriptions and maintain accurate medical records
Facilitate formal/informal education to enhance nursing staff skills
Benefits
Supportive work environment that enhances patient satisfaction and care quality
Opportunities for continuous education and professional development
Collaboration with experienced physiatrists and healthcare teams
Involvement in compliance and accreditation efforts
Access to advanced clinical resources and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
*This position will be located at various skilled nursing facilities working alongside our Physiatrist at these locations*
JOB SUMMARY
The NP will function as an intensivist within the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to manage the patients' stay from admission to transfer while supporting the Good Shepherd Mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CONTRIBUTE TO THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE GROUP
The NP will support all patients' needs and allow expansion of hours of operation that will support revenue, patient satisfaction and flexibility for referral sources to admit high-acuity patients.
ACCOMPLISHES JOB SPECIFIC RESULTS
Perform daily rounds on assigned inpatients to Assess Patient Status, Prescribe, Plan, Coordinate, Implement and Evaluate Patient Care.
Perform advanced clinical assessment of assigned patients for clinical interventions.
Performs initial evaluation, history and physical exam on all assigned patients to support the admission process.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient's clinical status and documentation of the same.
Coordinates a smooth transition to aftercare by contacting family/treating physicians as identified.
Develops care plans and DC plans in conjunction with the case management team.
Utilizes prescriptive services as allowed by the PA Board of Medical Examiners and Practitioners.
Documents all prescriptions in the medical record.
Assesses patients for change in status and institutes appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient.
Provides family-centered care by communication with the family regarding the health needs of their loved one.
Accepts "first call" for patient's clinical concerns identified by floor nurses and therapists, forming a clinical plan; communicating with physician when appropriate.
Serves as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing and members of the team.
Maintains open communication with referring and consulting physicians regarding issues that are impeding progress and keeping established goals from being achieved.
Participates and supports compliance, accreditation and educational needs of the patients, family members and staff providing formal/informal education to nurses to enhance their critical thinking skills and become more proficient in physical assessment, interpretation of findings/data
Increasing their awareness of noting subtle changes that may need immediate MD/NP assessment.
Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
Enhances the body of knowledge of nursing or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge in professional organizations, presentations, research activities and written publications.
Collaborates with hospital Administration in identifying hospital needs to support goals and initiatives.
MAINTAINS QUALITY SERVICE
By enforcing quality and customer service standards
Analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems
Identifying trends, recommending system improvements.
MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
By attending education workshops
Reviewing professional publications
Establishing personal networks
Benchmarking state-of-the-art practices
Participating in professional societies.
Maintain education requirements for CRNP license.
CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
By accomplishing related results as needed.
PROVIDES COVERAGE
For inpatient, outpatient and consulting services when needed.
PARTICIPATE IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD ON CALL SCHEDULE
By being available for coverage of inpatient/outpatients as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing required
Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required
Work Experience
1-2 years of experience in the area of Critical Care required
1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
