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Katmai

Family Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successfully completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree program with specialization as a family nurse practitioner accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
  • Maintain current national certification in the specialty through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Possess and maintain an active, current, valid, unrestricted registered nurse license and advanced practice-level licensure under the applicable US jurisdiction, permitting independent practice within the defined specialty scope; non-personal-services contract personnel must be licensed in the jurisdiction where the medical treatment facility is located.
  • Have a minimum of 24 months in the last 36 months of documented current clinical independent experience and competency in an outpatient family medicine setting, with sufficient experience and documented competency to receive Regular privileges to work independently.
  • Possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross.
  • Obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
  • Obtain and maintain any necessary security access and background checks.
  • Obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, and licenses listed on the credentialing checklist for initial hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nurse practitioner services within privileges granted by the Commanding Officer, including supervising and providing general screening, medical care, and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
  • Treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in collaboration with a physician.
  • Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
  • Order diagnostic tests as applicable.
  • Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
  • Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice under established medical treatment facility policies, procedures, and guidelines, and provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
  • Assess patients.
  • Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with unit guidelines.
  • Participate in the orientation of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
  • Serve and participate in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed.
  • Provide relevant and timely information to committees and groups and assist with decision-making and process improvement.
  • Participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
  • Ensure a safe work environment, employee safe work habits, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Effectively read, write, and speak English to communicate with patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Communicate and collaborate with diverse groups to inform the healthcare team of plans and actions and to provide teaching and education that benefit patients, families, and the organization.
  • Use appropriate communication formats to address professional issues.
  • Produce accurate written and electronic documentation of activities in accordance with requirements.
  • Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
  • Apply knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease processes, and procedures.
  • Apply knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, accurate administration, dosage calculations, and administrative documentation requirements for patient conditions, disease progress, teaching acknowledgment, and follow-up care.
  • Use computer operations, basic word processing, data entry, and automated medical records.
  • Set up, operate, and monitor specialized medical equipment, including intravenous infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, electrocardiogram units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit-specific equipment.

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