nurse practitioner - Edwardsville, IL , USA, United States - Anderson Hospital

Description

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests or radiology studies. Interprets test results.
• Prescribes medications based on any restrictions within the cooperative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Documents patient care completely, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides instruction and counseling by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal parameters, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by working in conjunction with the supervising physician to develop and implement patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunities.
• Monitor performance of healthcare professionals at lower levels including nurses, technicians and medical assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Level:
Master's Degree in Nursing and a graduate of an accredited 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
• American Nurses Credentialing Center
• The Pediatric Nurse Certification Board
• The National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
• The Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates.

Licensure:
Licensure to practice in the State of Illinois; Controlled Substance License and DEA preferred.

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

Other Requirements:
Must be able to complete computer work.