Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview:

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner will be involved in a variety of patient care activities, conducted under the supervision of designated family medicine attending faculty, and in close collaboration with the residents of the family medicine residency program (as applicable).

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Responsibilities:

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• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Conducting initial consultation on general surgery patients, including trauma consultations, evaluating and instituting immediate treatment where indicated (inpatient/outpatient).
• Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.
• Attends to patient care needs on surgical units including SICU.
• Responds to nursing and medical staff queries and pages concerning patient needs and condition for patients of designated supervising faculty.
• Attends clinical rounds pre and postoperatively with the surgeon of record providing pertinent information related to patient care needs.
• Coordinates need for consultation of specialty specific services as necessary.
• Performs selected and specified procedures (with appropriate privileges).
• Orders and interprets results of diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing, tubes, drains and wound care.
• Administers medications and provides fluid management under direction of supervising attending.
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, maintains ATLS and ACLS certification.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Dictates, documents all admission, progress and discharge findings.
• Related to the above activities, provide periodic after hours/weekend call coverage.
• Exhibits organizational communication and leadership skills, accountability, judgment and decision making.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

• Serves as a member of selected committees, as directed by the program director/chair of surgery.

   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

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• Develops and regularly reviews key performance indicators by provider and either modifies clinic workflows and procedures or recommends changes to the Operations Director and Faculty to meet agreed-upon objectives.
• Assists the Operations Director and Physician Leadership in the development of clinical operation's policies and procedures; assures adherence to CMU Medical Education Partners policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with providers, residents, and clinic leaders to identify and resolve unit operational problems, process improvements and promote a positive patient experience.
• Oversees the day-to-day productivity of staff and coordinates daily assignment of tasks within clinic; intervenes as appropriate to resolve potential or identified problems.
• When appropriate, provides the necessary support to staff, providers and patients regarding complaints and grievances.
• Supervises clinic staff, including orientation and training within the department. Interviews and hires new staff, formally evaluates performance and disciplines/terminates if necessary.

• Acquire and sustain capabilities of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

   

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Clinic Environment, requiring delivery of patient care (physical dexterity), application of bio- hazard material handling, minimal lifting (not greater tha