Job Description Park Nicollet Job Title: Nurse, Pract Sen Health Job Code: 2PX-0031 Leader Title Level: Manager Location: Varies Department: Community Senior Care Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level) Director Date Approved: 3/12/2020 Date Revised: 7/5/2023 POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: This clinical professional provides quality, evidence-based patient care within their scope of practice in their assigned care settings and provides care coordination across the continuum. The individual maintains high standards of care and service in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and PNHS. The NP supports improvement of existing processes and outcomes; including but not limited to patient health outcomes, patient and family experience, and confidentiality. The individual model's behavior and commitment with group practice and Park Nicollet Health Services values. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Master's degree or DNP is required. Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Must be a registered nurse licensed in the state of Minnesota, who has successfully completed a formal nurse practitioner program approved by a national accrediting agency and who is then certified by a national certified organization and licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing as an APRN. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven proficiency with: Various health testing devices, Blood drawing or injection devices, Computer skills, Electronic medical record, Current patient care technology, Office equipment (telephone, fax, communication systems) Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: NA Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: NA Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong clinical, human relations, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to effectively problem solve and make sound decisions. Essential Duties: % Of Time (minimum 5% increments) 1. Provides onsite medical visits: involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. 40-80% 2. Offers preventative health care counseling and instructs patients on treatment plans. 10-30% 3. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs 1-25% 4. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience. 1-30% 5. Consults with other members of the health care team on difficult, unusual, or abnormal cases and makes appropriate referrals and consultations for evaluation or treatment. 5-25% 6. Makes nursing facility rounds as required by CMS or patient condition. 0-40% 7. Assists in the development of new policies, programs, procedures, materials, or techniques for designated department. 1-10% 8. Serves as a resource to nursing staff, and other support staff, providing education. 1-10% 9. Performs patient follow-up including returning phone calls, evaluating test results, completing documentation and necessary paperwork. 5-30% 10. Utilizes principles of quality of life, maintenance of optimal function, shared decision making and patients' advance directives in developing the plan of care. 100% 11. Efficiently manages time and resources and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment. 100% 12. Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical emergencies 100% of the time. 100% 13. Serves as patient advocate by maintaining patient confidentiality, protecting patient rights, and always resolving concerns or complaints regarding care or service. 100% 14. Participates in research, educational or other special projects as needed. 1-10% *Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Values All colleagues are expected to live our values: Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve. Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person. Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve. Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments. Additional Expectations: Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment. Maintains regular and timely attendance. Protects confidentiality. Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures. Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.) POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: X Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact? Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section. Examples of items that can be included are: * Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served. * Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members. * Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served. * Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served. * Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow. May provide work direction to medical support and nursing staff within Community Senior Care (CSC). Critical Job Demands Section 1: Place an "X' next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands. Critical Demands N/A 0% Rare 1-5% (Up to a 1/2 hour) Occa 6-33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours) Freq 34-66% (3 to 5 hours) Cont 67-100% (5 to 8 hours) Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking - Moving about on foot. Sitting - Remaining in a seated position. Squatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent. Reaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp. Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it... For full info follow application link. 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