Nurse Practitioner - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Center Valley, PA 18034
About the Job
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Nurse Practitioner 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 patient's clinical status and documentation of the same.
- Coordinates a smooth transition to after care 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 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.
- CONTRIBUTE TO THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE GROUP
- 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
- Licenses / Certifications
- Certification as Nurse Practitioner required
- Education
- 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.
PI250185937
Source : Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network