Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Physician's Office)
Job Code: 530
Hours: 0800-1700
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
Weekend Schedule: No
Holiday Schedule: No
Call Schedule: Rotating
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department Name: Urology
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
JOB SUMMARY:The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) assists the Urology surgeon in diagnosing and treating urological conditions. The APRN will practice under a supervising physician with responsibilities to include conducting patient evaluations, formulating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries and procedures, providing patient education, and managing post-operative care. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential for this role.
DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:The BMH-owned or managed physician practices provide medical services in various specialties and offices including pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, family practice and internal medicine. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or medical assistants) and clerical staff (receptionists, transcriptionists, file clerks). Hours vary by practice.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
- Master's degree from an accredited adult nurse practitioner program.
Experience:
- Two years of nursing experience in Urology preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current licensure as an APRN by the State of Vermont.
- Certifications as an adult or family nurse practitioner by a national organization, which is recognized by the Vermont State Board of Nursing preferred.
- Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- DEA license.
Mental Efforts:
- Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Normal and corrected vision/hearing.
- Potential exposure to blood/body fluids and communicable diseases.
- Helping and assisting with the lifting and/or moving of patients.
- Environment & Working Conditions Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
- Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions.
OSHA CATEGORYOSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSOn-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
- Standing - Up to 1/3
- Walking - Up to 1/3
- Sitting - 2/3 or more
- Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
- Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
- Pushing/Pulling - None
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
- Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
- Tasting or smelling - None
This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.
- Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
- Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
- Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
- Up to 100 pounds - None
- More than 100 pounds - None
This position has special vision requirements.
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
- Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
- Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
- Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
- Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
- Outdoor weather conditions - None
- Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
- Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
- Risk of electrical shock - None
- Work with explosives - None
- Risk of radiation - None
- Vibration - None
The typical noise level for the environment is:
- Very Quiet
- Quiet
- Moderate Noise
- Loud Noise
Hearing
- Ability to hear calls
- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others
Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.
Salary Description
$115,000-$135,000 Annually
