Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner’s primary responsibility is to promote and maintain health by providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within the parameters of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and Anderson Healthcare policies and procedures. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care services. As a member of the health care team, the APRN takes medical histories, examines and treats patients, orders and interprets Point of Care laboratory tests and x rays, and makes diagnoses. The APRN provides patient education and counseling.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service

Is Customer focused

            Anticipates customer needs

            Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

            Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

            Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

            to customers and coworkers

1. People

Is conversation conscious

            Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

            Promotes a harassment free environment

            Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with Anderson Healthcare policies and code of conduct

1. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

            Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

            Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

            Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

            Supports performance improvement

            Seeks ways to improve systems and services

            Shows commitment to improvement efforts

            Meets mandatory educational requirements

1. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

            Demonstrates commitment to Anderson Healthcare mission and vision

Is active and involved

            Supports Anderson Healthcare initiatives

            Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

            Fosters team cooperation


 

1. Finance

Is a good steward of Anderson Healthcare resources

            Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

            Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating and studying medical histories, including medication history.
2. Orders Point of Care laboratory tests and/or radiology studies and interprets test results.
3. Prescribes medications based on cooperative agreement with the supervising physician.
4. Analyzes reports and/or findings of tests and physical examinations in order to formulate a plan of care.
5. Documents patient care completely, accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
7. Assesses patient learning needs and provides instruction and counseling promoting wellness and health maintenance.
8. Provides continuity of care by working with supervising physician to develop and implement care management plans.
9. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
10. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
11. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
12. Collaborates with all healthcare professionals including nurses, technicians and patient access staff.
13. Completes timely credentialing documentation.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level:  Master’s Degree in Nursing and a graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum.

Certification:  National certification as a nurse practitioner by one of the following certifying bodies
             as appropriate for the available position:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Licensure:  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations; Current State of Illinois Controlled Substance License and current State of Illinois DEA.

Experience Requirements:  One year of experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. 

Other Requirements:  BCLS, ACLS and PALS

Working Conditions: Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.  All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks.  Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Occupational Activity:                                                 NA        0-25%   26-75%    76-100%

Lift/Carry                                                                                                  X

Push/Pull                                                                                     X

Reach Overhead                                                                                      X

Climb                                                                                           X

Squat/Bend/Kneel                                                                                    X

Sit                                                                                               X

Stand                                                                                                      X

Walk/Move About                                                                                                  X

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.