Nurse Practitioner (B) PRN, Pediatric Emergency
Job description
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Contingent, Rotating Shifts, 1-2 weekend shifts per months.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general guidance of the medical director, the nurse practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.
Render quality Pediatric emergency care to all pediatric patients who present to the Emergency Room. This includes all sick, injured, and well pediatric patients that present to the emergency room. Develop the emergency diagnosis and plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development and dynamic behavior for age related groups cared for. Work in conjunction with the Emergency Center Physician in the treatment plan of the patient. Ability and knowledge to diagnosis, order treatment plans, interpret labs and testing, and performing procedures.
Educator: Provides education to patients, families as needed relative to medical condition, resources, etc. Provide education and guidance to the RN and EC Tech staff on a daily basis to maintain a pediatric friendly and family friendly environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
- Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
- Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
- Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
- Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
- Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
- Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
- Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
- Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
- Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
- Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
- Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
- Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
- Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
- Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
- Provides on-call coverage.
- Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
- Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
- Education / Training:
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Work Experience:
- Previous experience as Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner
- Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner license required
- AHA/ARC BLS certification required
- PALS Certification required within 1 year
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