Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care/Intensive Care
Good Shepherd Rehab
Center Valley, PA
days
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner

* JOB SUMMARY * The Nurse Practitioner will function as an intensivist within the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to manage the patients' stay from admission to transfer while supporting the Good Shepherd Mission. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * CONTRIBUTE TO THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE GROUP * The NP will support all patients' needs and allow expansion of hours of operation that will support revenue, patient satisfaction and flexibility for referral sources to admit high-acuity patients. * ACCOMPLISHES JOB SPECIFIC RESULTS * Perform daily rounds on assigned inpatients to Assess Patient Status, Prescribe, Plan, Coordinate, Implement and Evaluate Patient Care. * Perform advanced clinical assessment of assigned patients for clinical interventions. * Performs initial evaluation, history and physical exam on all assigned patients to support the admission process. * Order and Interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. * Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and documentation of the same. * Coordinates a smooth transition to after care by contacting family/treating physicians as identified. * Develops care plans and DC plans in conjunction with the case management team. * Utilizes prescriptive services as allowed by the PA Board of Medical Examiners and Practitioners. * Documents all prescriptions in the medical record. * Assesses patients for change in status and institutes appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient. * Provides family-centered care by communication with the family regarding the health needs of their loved one. * Accepts "first call" for patient clinical concerns identified by floor nurses and therapists, forming a clinical plan; communicating with physician when appropriate. * Serves as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing and members of the team. * Maintains open communication with referring and consulting physicians regarding issues that are impeding progress and keeping established goals from being achieved. * Participates and supports compliance, accreditation and educational needs of the patients, family members and staff providing formal/informal education to nurses to enhance their critical thinking skills and become more proficient in physical assessment, interpretation of findings/data * Increasing their awareness of noting subtle changes that may need immediate MD/NP assessment. * Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving. * Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education. * Enhances the body of knowledge of nursing or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge in professional organizations, presentations, research activities and written publications. * Collaborates with hospital Administration in identifying hospital needs to support goals and initiatives. * MAINTAINS QUALITY SERVICE * By enforcing quality and customer service standards * Analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems * Identifying trends, recommending system improvements. * MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * By attending education workshops * Reviewing professional publications * Establishing personal networks * Benchmarking state-of-the-art practices * Participating in professional societies. * Maintain education requirements for CRNP license. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By accomplishing related results as needed. * PROVIDES COVERAGE * For inpatient, outpatient and consulting services when needed. * PARTICIPATE IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD ON CALL SCHEDULE * By being available for coverage of inpatient/outpatients as required. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Master's Degree in Nursing required * Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required * Work Experience * 1-2 years of experience in the area of Critical Care required * 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Certification as Nurse Practitioner required