Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Mission Statement :

　　·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

　　Vision:

　　·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

　　Core Values:

　　·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The acute-care or primary care Nurse Practitioner provides direct care functions including, but not limited to history and physical

　　exams, daily rounds or appointments, ordering medications and lab testing, discharge or home care planning as appropriate, and

　　education of the patient and family. The roles of expert practitioner change agent, consultant, educator/innovator and liaison are

　　fulfilled in these functions.

　　EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

　　Current New York State RN license; experience in pertinent areas of nursing practice, graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner

　　program, Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred, clinical affiliate of medical staff, National certification as Nurse Practitioner or active

　　pursuit within one year.

　　Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of

　　expertise.

　　SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

　　Exam equipment pertinent to practice area, advanced skills in health history taking and physical assessment, skills in evaluating

　　laboratory data, EKG and CXR interpretation, skills in assessing, planning and implementing a plan of care for specific patients and

　　families, while collaborating with nursing staff, physicians and ancillary staff, practice protocols as designated in agreement with

　　supervising/collaborating physician.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

　　Clinical setting – Exposure Class I –routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　Medium work – must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.

　　WORK CONTACT GROUP:

　　All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors and various regulatory and professional agencies.

　　SUPERVISED BY:

　　Medical Director/Supervising and Collaborating Physician.

　　SUPERVISES:

　　N/A

　　CAREER PATH:

　　General Performance Criteria: Nurse Practitioner

　　Expectations

　　Exceeds Meet Below

　　· Accumulates and documents a comprehensive health history from

　　patient, family and other accessible sources.

　　· Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

　　· Demonstrates use of advanced physical assessment skills.

　　· Provides and documents a comprehensive physical examination.

　　· Demonstrates knowledge of routine laboratory data.

　　· Identifies patient problem and communicates with physician in a timely manner.

　　· Functions as a patient/family advocate while meeting hospital responsibilities.

　　· Maintains patient/family confidentiality.

　　· Knows and demonstrates limits of practice.

　　· Demonstrates clear communication skills while dealing with staff,

　　physicians and colleagues.

　　· Make age appropriate assessments of patient needs and/or problems.

　　· Interacts with patient in an appropriate manner, sensitive to his/her

　　stages of human development.

　　· Actively participates in development of practice guidelines, hospital

　　committees, and interacts with other staff members as appropriate.

　　· Provides formal and/or informal in-services to nursing staff as appropriate.

　　· Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnoses

　　including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues.

　　· Understands and conceptualized the role of the Nurse Practitioner while

　　demonstrating an ability to inform the public and hospital staff regarding the role.

　　· Acts as a liaison between patient, hospital staff, physician and between

　　nursing staff and physician.

　　· Exhibits a commitment to teamwork.

　　· Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.

　　Researcher:

　　· Participates in Performance Improvement and Monitoring.

　　· Applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice.

　　Original: September

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran