SJMO PNO Nurse Practitioner Phys Network

Department:

OA101_54805 Waterford Im

Expected Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day Shift

Position Purpose:

Job Description Details:

I Accountability Objectives:

Provides primary health care to patients through the identification, management and/or referral of health problems as

well as through health maintenance interventions related to illness, prevention and health promotion. Collaborates

with the Medical Director to provide programmatic supervision and day to day operational management. Identifies

staff development needs and provides leadership to other members of the health care team.

II Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

A. Education

Masters of Science in Nursing required.

Graduate of accredited Advanced Practice Nurse program.

B. Licensure / Certification

Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

ANA Certified in Family Nurse or Adult Nurse practice.

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.

C Special Skill / Aptitudes

Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of

hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

D. Experience

Three to five years clinical working experience required.

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

III Duties / Responsibilities:

1 Coordinates provision of patient care in collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary team. This

includes assessment of patient/family needs, development of plan of care, and reassessment of effectiveness of

care with modification of the plan of care as needed.

2 Assesses real or potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior

related to lifestyle and culture.

3 Develops, implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgements based on assessment of

the physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.

4 Assists individuals to assume responsibility for prevention of illness and promotion, maintenance and

restoration of health.

5 Demonstrates competency in the performance of specific procedures delegated by the physician. These

procedures include but are not necessarily limited to:

a) venipuncture

b) PAP/Pelvic

c) History and Physical

d) Rectal exam

e) Suture removal

6 Utilizes the resources of St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland and the surrounding area community as appropriate.

7 Assists in the establishment and accomplishment of the departmental and unit goals and objectives through

specific assignments and projects.

8 Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments as well as legislative issues to nursing practice and

health care by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars,

conferences, etc.

9 May participate in community education and other professional activities.

10 May assist in the preparation of the annual budget. Reviews budget reports on a regular basis to identify and

address variances, and identify opportunities for fund raising.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy

Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity

Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as

other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and

professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the

correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per

charge capture policy/practice.

In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and

communication regarding revenue management.

In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned

to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.

In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for

documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of

care throughout the shift.

V Dept/Unit Specific:

* May participates in the competency assessment of associates, providing feedback when appropriate and

collaborating with the Director liaison to complete annual evaluation.

* May serve as a liaison to the community and is involved in identifying the need for additional

programs/services.

* May collaborates with and serves as a liaison to community agencies including but not limited to: Oakland

County Health Department, Oakland Family Services, Lighthouse, United Way, Haven, etc.

V Working Conditions:

* Working with patients may result in exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

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