JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
Minimum:  MSN in related field of work.
Preferred:  

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse Licensure from the state of Indiana; Nurse Practitioner certification, CPR education required by completing the Schneck Medical Staff competency for CPR.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum:
Preferred:  At least 3 years clinical experience in the field of NP focus.

SKILLS
The nine (9) Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners describe a competent level of nursing as demonstrable by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The Indiana State Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Agency
Code for Advanced Practice Nursing describes a competent level of behavior in the professional role.

Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

I. Qualifications
Nurse Practitioners are licensed independent practitioners who provide primary and/or specialty
nursing and medical care in the ambulatory, acute and long term care settings. They are registered nurses
with specialized advanced education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse
populations in a variety of primary care, acute and long term care settings. Master’s, post mater’s or doctoral
preparation is required for entry level practice.
II. Process of Care
The nurse practitioner utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing
Patient care. This process includes:
A. Assessment of health status
B. Diagnosis
C. Development of a treatment plan
D. Implementation of the plan
Interventions are based upon established priorities
E. Follow-up and evaluation of the patient status
III. Care Priorities
The nurse practitioner’s practice model emphasizes:
A. Patient and family education
B. Facilitation of patient participation in self care
C. Promotion of optimal health
D. Provision of continually competent care
E. Facilitation of entry into the health care system
F. Promotion of a safe environment
IV. Interdisciplinary/Collaborative Responsibilities
V. Accurate Documentation of Patient Status and Care
VI. Responsibility as Patient Advocate
VII. Quality Assurance and Continued Competence
VIII. Adjunct Roles of Nurse Practitioner
IX. Research as Basis for Practice