This is a night shift role working a 7 on 7 off schedule.Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty
- Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority
- Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
- DEA License if applicable to practice area
- National board certification as NP in applicable specialty
- American Heart Association BLS
- Two years of Registered Nurse Experience
- Preferred: Additional training or certification in relevant specialty
- Preferred: 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice.
- Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area.
- Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding.
- Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
- Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
- The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Standing (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walking (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twisting/Bending/Stooping (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Pushing/Pulling (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
Exposures
Tasks include frequent exposure to:
- bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
- radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
- various chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances.
- infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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