Nurse PractitionerNPPrimary Care - Wound Care
Location: Fairbanks Alaska
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Job ID99007 LocationUS-AK-FairbanksPosted Date3 8 2012 ShiftDayCategoryNurse Practitioners CRNA s PA s - Positions FacilityFairbanks Memorial HospitalDepartmentPosition TypeFull-Time-FAShift Hours8 Hours Per Week40Internal Code A New GradNoInternal Code BOverviewPosition Available Full-timeExemptDays0800-1700Monday - Friday Two years of clinical nursing practice and previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner with wound care experience preferred Evidence of excellent customer serviceinterpersonal skillseffective communcation skillscreative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership skills are requiredPreviously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processses and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary teamAbout Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner HealthA JCAHO-accredited facility with 152 licensed bedsFairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska s interiorWith a strong patient-to-nurse ratioours is a Magnet aspiring facility with a Shared Leadership InfrastructureIn addition to our exceptional clinical environmentour location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from workIn Fairbankssmall-town livingspectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to livework and play About Banner Health Banner Health was selected as one of theTop Leadership Teams in Healthcareby Health Leaders Media and is one of theTop 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDIWe encouraged you to read more information about Banner Health and recommend the following optionsWhy Banner HealthBanner Health Benefits Banner Health Careers Job SummaryThis position is educationally and clinically prepared to provide advanced nursing care to specialized patient populationsProvides patient assessments through patient examsmedical historyinterpretation of diagnostic proceduresand development and implementation of patient treatment plansProvides consultation and education as a highly specialized practitioner within scope of practiceOnly Nurse PractitionersNPwith the corresponding specialty certification may be privileged for their correspondingEssential Functions core privileges and populationAdult NPANP Family NPFNP Geriatric NPGNP Women s Health NPWHNP Adult Psychiatric Mental Health NPAPMHNP Family Psychiatric Mental Health NPFPMHNP Pediatric NPPNP and School NPSNPare primary care providers and assess health statusdiagnoses health statusand plans care for individuals with health problems that are acute self-limited or chronic and stablePopulation focus for the primary care NP is dependent on their certification licensePrimary care healthcare may also include disease preventionhealth promotionand the management of acute self-limited health problemschronic stable single or multisystem health problems and end of life careThis position works within the scope specified by the applicable State Board of Nursing Scope of Practiceas well as the organization s medical staff bylaws Essential Functions Functions independently as an advance practice registered nurse practitioner and consults with or refers patients to other health care providers or agencies as appropriateFacilitates collaborative practice and interdisciplinary planning with patient-care teamUses both advance nursing and medical knowledge in providing direct patient care Provides comprehensive nursing care by promotion of healthprevention of illness and injuryand alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responseOversees and or participates in direct patient care through assessmentdiagnosisand outcome evaluationPerforms a comprehensive history and physical with emphasis to the practice specialtyPlans and initiates appropriate treatment modalities and monitors them for efficacy and complications throughout their course of treatment that includes ordering and prescribing medical devices and equipmentnutritiondiagnosticand supportive servicesPrescribesprocuresadministersdispenses over the counterlegendand controlled substancesPerforms procedures within scope of practice Demonstrates expertise in nursing by synthesizing a broad array of information and knowledge from a wide variety of sources and brings that synthesis to bear on nursing practiceDemonstrates clinical expertise within specialty based nursing practiceServes as a resource and support to enhance the body of nursing knowledge Integrates knowledgediagnostic reasoningand critical thinking skills to make effective decisions that enhance nursing practice and quality of careUses clinical inquiry to determine appropriate clinical practiceIntegrates critical thinking skills with systems knowledgeeducational commitmentand leadership ability Follows current practice competencies and evidence-based practice standards in the area of specialtyContributes to evidence-based practice through generatingtranslatingand or implementing researchDiscoversexaminesand evaluates knowledge and theoryServes as a change agent when introducing and integrating evidence-based practicesParticipates in unit and or facility shared leadership Consults on patients as requested by physicians and or nurses and provides support as neededProvides formal and informal educational opportunities for staff with emphasis specific to practice specialty Contributes to profession and society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timelyeffectiveefficientequitable and safe careAdheres to the ANA code of ethics for nursesExhibits organizational stewardship through efficient use of health care resourcesAssists with monitoringevaluation and interpretation of quality indicatorsFunctions using the standards of professional performance including collegialityinterdisciplinary collaborationcoachingguidance empowermentand consultationAdheres to quality measures standards as defined by regulatory licensure bodiesand interprets dimensions of nursing care requirements at local and system levelMinimum Qualifications Must possess knowledge of clinical care and patient treatment as normally obtained through the completion of masters degree in nursing Must be approved to practice as an Adult NPANP Family NPFNP Geriatric NPGNP Women s Health NPWHNP Adult Psychiatric Mental Health NPAPMHNP Family Psychiatric Mental Health NPFPMHNP Pediatric NPPNP or School NPSNPby the State Board of Nursing by proof of license certificationRequires current RN license in state of practiceMust be certified to practice by the State Board of Nursing within a particular population as a nurse practitionerRequires current BLS certificationMust have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursingRequires personal DEA licenseAdditional technical and professional certifications may be required based on type of nurse practitioner and scope of delineation document under medical staff services for an individual facility Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management Preferred QualificationsDNP or PhD preferredPrevious relevant experience preferred Additional related education and or experience preferred unknown
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