Nurse Practitioner
Company: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
- MC: Pre Anesthesia Testing Services (PATS) - (Full-Time, Day
Shift) - 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 practices in a Magnet recognized tertiary
academic medical center with Level One Trauma Designation,
Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification and ST-Elevation
Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center designation.
Practices in collaboration with the supervising physician and
performs overlapping medical/surgical procedures for specialty
population of patients with varying levels of acuity. 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 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 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 and maintaining 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. v
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. Additional Information
US Dollar (USD)
126,256
US Dollar (USD)
178,422.4
Keywords: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Fontana , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Loma Linda, California
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