Nurse Practitioner

OverviewNurse-RN PractitionerJob Code 20155FLSA StatusJob Family NURSINGJob Description Title RN-Nurse PractitionerJob SummaryPractices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.Job ResponsibilitiesJob ResponsibilitiesDevelops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.Provides clinical leadership.Supports life long learning.Completes assigned goals.SpecificationsExperienceDescription Minimum Required Preferred/Desired1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care settingEducationDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredEither a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.TrainingDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredComputer literate.LicensureDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredCurrent certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RNReporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.Reporting RelationshipsNoWork EnvironmentFunctional DemandsLabel Short Description Full DescriptionSedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cartLight Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/ lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer lbs. (ie. Patient)Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.Functional Demands RatingMediumActivity Level Throughout WorkdayPhysical Activity Requirements - SittingOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - StandingContinuousPhysical Activity Requirements - WalkingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Carry objectsFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Push/PullFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - TwistingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - BendingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching ForwardFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching OverheadFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/CrawlOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviationOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activitiesFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motionOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Taste or smellPhysical Activity Requirements - Talk or hearContinuousSensory RequirementsColor Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception HearingYes Accurate AccurateEnvironmental Requirements - Blood-Borne PathogensAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - ChemicalAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable DiseasesAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme TemperaturesNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - RadiationAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or ElevationsNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme Noise LevelsNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Dust/Particular MatterAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Other