Nurse Practitioner - Cole Camp Clinic

JOB TITLE: Clinic Nurse Practitioner-TLC/CCC

JOB CODE: 1295  

JOB HOURS: Various       
   
It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner that reflects the Four Key Values of Bothwell Regional Health Center, which are: Community, Purpose, Integrity, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinic Nurse Practitioner shall have a collaborative agreement with the Physician which grant the APN authority to provide care to patients following protocols that have been jointly agreed upon. The APN provides patient assessment, develops a diagnostic impression, and plans the patient treatment following established protocols.

The Clinic Nurse Practitioner reports directly to the Clinic Site Manager who in turn reports directly to the Director of Practice Management.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
   a.)  Graduate of accredited school of nursing with BS and MS in nursing, including educational preparation as a Nurse Practitioner.

Licensure/Certification:
   a.)  Current licensure by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
   b.) ACLS preferred.
   c.)  BLS required.

Work Experience:
     a.)  Past experience as Registered Nurse.
     b.)  Preferably has at least two years as an APN.


RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

1. Assumes responsibility for quality of medical services rendered to patients

2.   Consults with Collaborative Physician as needed.

3.   Follows all protocols as established with collaborative Physician.

4.   Maintains current licensure and required continuing education. 

5.  Perform other duties as assigned. 


REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
      Initiatives.

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
      whole.

Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and                
      co-worker.

Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
      mutual support toward common goals.

Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
      take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.

Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Perform other duties as assigned. 


WORKING CONDITIONS:

1.   Prolonged standing and walking.

2.   Exposed to all patient care elements.

3.   Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

4.   Able to handle stressful situations in a calm, confident manner.

5.   Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

6.   Required to keep to a schedule and manage time appropriately.






















PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA COMPLIANCE

Frequency Scale: 1 = Rarely/Never; 2 = Occasionally;3 = Frequently and 4 = Consistently
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Talking




Lifting




Hand-Eye Coordination


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 - Normal Conversations



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 - Over 50#
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Kneeling

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 - Loud Commands or Public Speaking


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 - Over 25#

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Pulling

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Hearing




 - Under 25#


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Pushing

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 - Normal Conversations



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Memory




Reaching


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 - Other Sounds or Auditory Alarms


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Standing




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Vision




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Sitting



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 - Acuity, Near



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Analytical Thinking



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Stooping

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 - Acuity, Far



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Attention to Detail



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Walking




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- Color Vision



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Concentration



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Decision Making



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 - Arms


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 - General Manual Dexterity




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Reading



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 - Shoulders


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- Keyboard Skills or Typing

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Writing



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