Nurse Practitioner - Level 3 SJPN

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Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the hospital/medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the hospital/medical practice for further care management.  JOB DUTIES 1.       Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. 2.       Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. 3.       Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit. 4.       Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing and collaborative supervision. Reports abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician. 5.       Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and/or other non-pharmacological interventions. Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician. 6.       Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness and prognosis. 7.       Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician. 8.       Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice. 9.       Participates in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations and follow-up. 10.   Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence. 11.   Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice and access/delivery of care to patients as directed. 12.   Saint Joseph Physician Network (SJPN) has 3 professional levels for Nurse Practitioners.  The hiring manager will work with Human Resources to set the appropriate level based on the work being performed. a.       Level 1: Performs in a Provider or Extender role and is practice based only. Performs visits that do not produce RVUs.  Usually works 40 hours or less, and typically does not take call. b.       Level 2: Performs in a Provider or Extender role and is practice based only. Performs visits that do not produce RVUs.  Typically full or part-time, and may work more than 40 hours a week.  May take limited call based on practice needs which may include holiday call. c.       Level 3: Full practice patient schedule producing RVUs. Works 9 ½ days per week either in the practice or outside practice visits. Takes call at least once per week, with rotating holiday call coverage.