Nurse Practitioner Per-Diem

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a non-exempt hourly position that has discretion to make decisions and has access to confidential employee and business information.  The purpose of this position is to ensure in collaboration with the Nurse Manager for each neighborhood that safe, appropriate and goal-directed care is provided in a consistent manner, to provide support and direction to nursing staff, and to ensure the implementation of the Medical Staff and Nursing Department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform clinical evaluations of residents for acute illness or change in status.
• Provide medical services for residents who have chronic issues as needed
• Order medications and ensure proper administration.
• Use Center electronic medical record for documentation and ordering
• Provide emergency services for residents and staff as needed.
• Assist Employee Health office with immunizations, PPD placement and reading, and staff assessments as needed.
• Provide coverage for Employee Health service as needed
• Address abnormal laboratory results and document assessment and plans.
• Order and arrange transfer of residents to acute care facilities as indicated, including provision of written consultation and telephone call to receiving ED.
• Write thorough notes including history, physical exam, assessment, and plan for resident encounters.
• Provide end-of-shift sign out to nursing and medical staff.
• Make rounds to ensure that all residents are seen at least one time per shift.
• In partnership with nurse supervisor, take active role in education, support, and guidance of staff.
• Meet with parents, physicians, other staff, and/or administration as needed.
• Maintain knowledge base through continuing professional education programs and provide documentation to medical staff office.
• Provide coverage for Infection Control, including formulating and distributing daily Infection Control Memo, as needed
• Write comprehensive monthly progress notes in conjunction with attending physician
• Serve as highest ranking staff member when administrator or designee is not in facility
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by supervisor, department director, and/or administration.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• S. N.; M.S.N.
• NP Certification
• RN and NP in the State of New York
• BCLS certificate
• PALS certification preferred
• Completion of courses mandated for continuation of RN license, (ex. Infection Control course; Child Abuse course.)
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Certification is required
• Graduate of an accredited MD program
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Certified (or eligible for application) by the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number Required

Experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in pediatric and adolescent chronic and restorative nursing modalities preferred

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Hourly Rate:

$90/Hour.