Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provide high quality patient care under the
supervision of a physician, within the scope of training and
education. Assess patient care plans and provides comprehensive
patient care independently or in autonomous collaboration with
other health professionals. Cooperates with other health care
personnel to coordinate patient care and establish mutual goals.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Demonstrate and fosters a commitment to patient satisfaction and
teamwork. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects data to
support patient assessment including taking vital signs, social
history, chief complaint and current concerns. Alerts physician to
any patient complaints, especially those that are, life
threatening. Supports clinical functions to prepare patient for
examination, treatment or procedure. Calls pharmacy refills and
patient callbacks as directed by office protocol and as directed by
a physician. Document all calls, correspondence and encounters with
patient within established guidelines Utilizing the nursing
process, assesses the patient's condition, learning needs in
regards to their health care, provides education as directed by
regarding treatment , special diets, medication , follow-up
diagnostic tests and healthy lifestyle information Round on
patients in a dialysis setting on designated schedule. Administers
prescribed medications and treatments as directed by physician in
accordance with the nursing standards. Performs procedures and
treatments, within the scope of their training and experience, as
ordered by the physician following established protocols and
appropriately documents outcomes in the patient record Triage
emergency and non-emergency phone calls with appropriate
destinations (i.e.: Emergency Department etc), documents according
to protocols Follows established protocols in obtaining,
preparation and transport of specimens for diagnostic tests as
ordered by the physician and using universal precaution guidelines
Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to
drugs and treatments to physician Assists in the coordination of
patient transfers to hospital (direct admissions) Reads, analyzes,
and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Writes reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Presents
information and responds to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers, and the general public. Follows established
protocols to report and document diagnostic tests as directed by
the physician, within the scope of training and experience Reviews
patient records and other pertinent information and takes
appropriate action within nursing standards and office protocols
Administers medications when prescribed by a physician and
documents appropriately in the patient's record Documents and
reports clinical information or complaints taken over the phone to
the physician in an appropriate manner within established
timeframes Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of
data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good
judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining
solutions. May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for
resolution, as deemed necessary. Mentor other staff as applicable.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all
applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and
federal laws and regulations. Assist with various projects as
assigned by a direct supervisor. Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations.See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS : The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is a medical practice with a quiet to moderate
noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms and talk or hear, stand and walk. The
employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. May require travel. EDUCATION : Master's Degree required
Educated and trained at university graduate level, nationally Board
Certified in specialty area based on NP licensure and state
authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner License CPR
Certified EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 1 - 3 years' experience
or 1 year of directly related Nephrology experience Excellent
verbal and written communication skills Experience with software
applications typically used in a medical office.This may include
but is not limited to: electronic medical office systems such as;
electronic medical records, scheduling programs, switchboard,
credit card machines, standard office equipment and any new
technology that arises. Ability to calculate figures and amounts
such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,
area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Center, Salt Lake City , Per Diem Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Salt Lake City, Utah
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