NURSE PRACTITIONER / PER DIEM / DAY / BWH WEINER CENTER FOR PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION

Responsibilities

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired specialized knowledge and skills through completion of a nurse practitioner program. The practitioner has the credentials to function in an expanded nursing role and is responsible for the daily management of selected patients. The practitioner has responsibility for assessment and management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and continuous implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the attending physician and is responsible to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Director for the area.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Patient Care Organization

1. Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a select patient population.

2. Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.

3. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.

4. Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.

5. Performs laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population.

6. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

7. Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.

8. Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment

9. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.

10. Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.

11. Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.

B. Quality of Care

1. Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines and monitoring requirements for prescription writing in collaboration with their designated physician and Nursing Manager or Nursing Director.

2. Evaluates outcomes of own patients care and makes necessary revisions in care plans.

3. Seeks and provides consultative services as required.

4. Participates in departmental and organization quality improvement program.

5. Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.

C. Coordination

1. Demonstrates appropriate collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers within the institution and community.

2. Serves on Nursing and Hospital Committees and assumes responsibility for disseminating and communicating information to staff.

D. Budget

1. Participates in setting productivity metrics and in cost effective management of personnel, time, supplies, and equipment in his/her area.

2. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager/Director in the recommendation of appropriate staffing patterns for their clinical areas.

E. Personnel Management

1. Participates in selection process of new employees in group or team practice as requested.

2. Provides input into evaluation of other staff as appropriate.

F. Education

1. Acts as preceptor for nursing students and staff as requested.

2. Participates in orientation of new staff.

3. Participates in Departmental and organization continuing education programs.

4. Identifies own learning needs and updates clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal education and review