Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults), including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner. Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to seek assistance. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . With guidance, applies basic medical knowledge to common diagnoses in department. Expands clinical knowledge by asking insightful questions, seeking knowledge independently and reading medical literature critically. Incorporates issues of child health advocacy, preventive health care, ethical dilemmas, and cost of tests and therapies. Diagnostic evaluation . Provides basic evaluation (e.g., diagnostic testing and consultation) for common diagnoses. Increasingly recommends broad evaluation based on an unfocused differential diagnosis. Reports results of diagnostic studies, identifying clinically significant results with guidance. Patient history. Gathers patient information following a template. Adapts the template with guidance and as appropriate to filter and prioritize pertinent positives and negatives based on broad diagnostic categories or possible diagnoses. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Presents clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) to preceptor, supervising physician, and care team. Ultimately generates an unfocused differential diagnosis based on the clinical facts. Organize and prioritize patient care . Completes assigned patient care responsibilities focused on individual patients. Patient management . Increasingly participates in the creation of patient management plans. Discusses plans with patients/families. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Increasingly exposed to the array of core procedures and guided in the performance of these. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and communication Patient and family centered communications. Works to establish rapport with patients/families. Develops therapeutic relationship in straightforward encounters. Seeks guidance when adjusting communication strategies in order to mitigate barriers and meet patient/family expectations. Interpersonal and team communication. Participates within the inter-professional team . With guidance, clearly and appropriately requests consultation, presenting relevant patient information to supervising physician . Communication within the Health Care System. Accurately and timely records information in the patient record. Responds in a timely fashion and in appropriate form (e.g., in-person, HER, telephone, email) to requests. Seeks guidance on best mode of communicating when uncertain. Practice-based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Develops and articulates clinical questions. Accesses available evidence with appropriate guidance. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth. Participates in feedback sessions. With guidance from lead/manager, develops professional goals and a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Performs responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner. Proactively seeks guidance in new, complex and/or stressful situations. Participates in creating, promoting and sustaining a healthy and productive team and work environment. Familiarizes self with institutional resources that are meant to promote well-being. System-based practice System navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Increasingly involved in coordinating care of patients in routine clinical situations. Identifies the need for and engages inter-professional team based on patient and family needs . Population and community health . Incorporates awareness of population and community health needs and disparities and knowledge of local resources to inform understanding of patient/family health concerns. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC-PA ). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience). No related experience required. Preferred education & experience. n/a KSAs required upon hire or transfer. (Please reference the KSA section below) License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current State of Connecticut (Pediatric) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required. Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Certain specialties may require additional certifications. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Preferred: n/a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: Medical knowledge sufficient to recognize patterns, trends and disease traits and to fully engage in APP learning opportunities, effectively applying such knowledge to basic clinical evaluations and patient care. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication. Interpersonal: Respectful and compassionate in interactions with staff, patients, and families. Professionalism, organizational view: Demonstrates accountability for assigned work and the extent of one’s involvement in patient care . Demonstrates openness to feedback. Ability to incorporate feedback and learnings into work effort.
Description Per Diem Dispensing Nurse – LPN/LVN Health Care Resource Center i s looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information. An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder . Responsibilities: Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols . Us e automated dispensing system (s) , calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by C ompany protocol , Federal and State Regulations Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney) Provide daily assessment of patients Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff Other related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications: Current & good standing LPN /LVN license in the State of Massachusetts Current CPR certification required EMR & computer proficiency desired Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude towa rd individuals in substance abuse treatment . Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check. Salary Range: Salary ranges from $28.35 to $31.50 an hour. The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training. Qualified Per Diem Employees receive: 401K Retirement Plan Accrued Sick Time Employee Referral Program BayMark Perks Program BayMark University Learning Here is what you can expect from us: Health Care Resource Center , a progressive substan ce abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. Health Care Resource Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
