Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
CH: Advanced Practice Services (Full-time, Day shift) Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology/BMT -Our mission is to continue the teaching
and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are
compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and
wholeness. The Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role practices in a Magnet
recognized tertiary academic Children's Hospital with Level One
Pediatric Trauma Designation. Practices in collaboration with the
supervising physician and performs overlapping medical/surgical
procedures for specialty population of patients with critical
acuity and/or participates in service coverage needs 24 hours per
day 7 days per week. Provides age-specific and developmentally
appropriate medical management and coordination of patient care
consistent with their educational preparation and according to
designated standardized procedures. Performs complete physical
examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating
diagnostic tests and examinations. Documents subjective and
objective data and care in the electronic medical record according
to established policies and procedures. Keeps patient, family, and
caregiver as applicable, informed regarding plan of care, e. g.,
hospital course, post-operative plan of care, expected outcomes,
follow-up care. Encourages the patient, family and caregiver as
applicable, to ask questions and be active participants in their
care. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and the exceeding of
customer expectations by modeling behavior in the context of
institutional values and the empowerment of professional governance
of nursing practice. Serves as a preceptor for students and
facilitates a meaningful learning experience. Represents nursing as
an empowered profession that readily embraces new knowledge,
innovations, and improvements in practice to enhance the patient
experience and clinical outcomes. Supports and inspires the journey
to nursing excellence to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Demonstrates in-depth
knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards and ensures
compliance with regulations and maintains survey-readiness at all
times. Practices within the NP scope of practice pursuant to
standardized procedures and follows policies, protocols,
techniques, guidelines, standardized procedures and state and
federal regulations. Performs other duties as needed.Master of
Science Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
and completion of NP curriculum required. If hired as an NP prior
to 2005 then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is acceptable.
Minimum three years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute
care setting or in a sub-specialty clinic environment required.
Minimum one year of experience in area of NP specialty
preferred.Must have in-depth knowledge of advanced practice
nursing, clinical pathways, research, evidenced-based practice,
healthcare quality, patient safety, performance improvement,
regulatory standards, medical staff structure, healthcare law and
finance, peer review and legal aspects of care. Able to:
demonstrate excellence in bedside practice, manner and nursing
professionalism; apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice
and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a
focus in area(s) of specialty. Able to: read; write legibly;
communicate in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional
quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to
the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, troubleshoot
and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient
care activities. Able to: relate and communicate positively,
effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and
consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and
respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach and
collaborate; accept direction. Able to: think critically; work
independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and
statistical functions; compose written material; manage multiple
assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work
well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with
accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to: distinguish
colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently
for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify
and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and
patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical
records and written documents necessary to position; discern
temperature variances through touch.Active California Registered
Nurse (RN) license and California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
required (certification pending/in process acceptable). If hired
after February, 2021, National certification required.Additional
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