Nurse Practitioner

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at HUHS works collaboratively to

provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult and older adult University Community. The Nurse Practitioner works interdependently within a multidisciplinary team to provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Clinical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to area of practice.

• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.

• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

• Develops implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

• Counsels and educates patients and families.

• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care:

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement:

• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.

• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment

• Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.

• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

• Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

• Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Professionalism:

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

• Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.

• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.

• Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of HUHS through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

Systems Based Practice:

• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).

Age Specific Competencies:

• Identifies age specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care for the following groups:• Adolescent 13-19 years

• Young Adult 20-40 years

• Middle Adult 41-65 years

• Older Adult over 65 years

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work nights and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion

• Ability to stand for extended periods