Nurse Practitioner

Provides general medical and specialized care and treatment to patients in medical facility such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of Physician. A specialty clinic advanced practice nurse is a highly specialized mid-level provider who works with other professionals to perform specialty services to patients in a particular area of expertise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations, may perform specialty procedures and provide follow up care of the patient.
• Performs preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician.
• Explains and provides specialized education to the patient care.
• Provides answers to any questions a patient might have.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Credentialed to sedate, circulate and scrub electrophysiology procedures under the direction of the physician, as needed by specialty clinic.
• Discusses and collaborates care of the patient with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Has a high level of decision-making skills and autonomy.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.

Specialty, based on area of practice, experience required

Certification and Licensure

Valid APNP license in state of practice
Valid state RN license in state of practice
DEA authorization as needed
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Other Certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP

Skills and Abilities
N/A
Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, handle, finger, feel talk and hear and use near acuity and color vision. The employee is occasionally required to stoop.

Level of Supervision

Indirectly supervising the Nursing Staff. Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

Supervises

N/A