Location/Department: Multiple Locations (Osgood, Batesville, Brookville) 

PRN - as needed

Job Summary:

A clinically competent NP who demonstrates expertise in the assessment of the patient, diagnosis & the management of medical conditions both acute & chronic. Works independently & autonomously with MD collaboration. Provides care for diverse populations in the immediate care setting. Provider, mentor, educator, & patient advocate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• ·         Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment.
• ·         Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes.
• ·         Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents.
• ·         Demonstrated comprehensive history taking of health & medical history.
• ·         Conduct a thorough physical exam based on age & history.
• ·         Identify health & medical risk factors.
• ·         Diagnosis appropriately based on history, physical exam & test results.
• ·         Interpret diagnosis studies (lab tests, x-rays, EKG).
• ·         Appropriate consultation & referral as needed to other health professional or community agencies.
• ·         Perform diagnosis studies as needed.
• ·         Prescribe medications as needed.
• ·         Prescribe non-pharmacologic interventions.
• ·         Assist in surgical procedures such as suturing, splinting, & biopsies.
• ·         Develop plan of care plus medical decision making skills.
• ·         Collaborates with collaborating MD as needed.
• ·         Collaborates with fellow medical team in order to provide comprehensive care.
• ·         Communicates effectively with patients/families.
• ·         Determine effectiveness of prescribed treatment & education plans.
• ·         Completes team member physicals as assigned.
• ·         Participates in quality assurance reviews.
• ·         Utilize community resources.
• ·         Facilitate patient participation in care.
• ·         Standardizes care following established guidelines.
• ·         Maintains accurate & timely documentation.
• ·         Maintains confidential files.
• ·         Observes HIPAA regulations, policies & procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• ·         Demonstrates excellent communication & organization skills.
• ·         Detail oriented & able to multi-task.
• ·         Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer.
• ·         Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree majoring in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Licensed as an APN in the state of Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
• Current in CPR 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs