Nurse Practitioner - The Inline Group, Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description

POSITION:  Nurse Practitioner

EDUCATION:         

Graduate of an accredited Master’s program in Nursing followed by a one or two-years of experience in ICU or Cardiology preferred although New Graduates will be considered with a strong Cardiology background.  Maintain current Arizona licensure preferred and nurse practitioner certification.  Must be certified by the National Certification Corporation.  Must maintain current CPR certification, ACLS certification preferred. 

SUPERVISOR:  NP Supervisor and supervising physicians.

WORK ENVIRONMENT-Traditional outpatient and inpatient environment. Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Will rotate with hospital every 7th weekend shared with the other NP's. No on-call schedule. Work 4 day work week (10 hr shifts).

Job Requirements

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Able to be mobile in a clinical office environment.  May require standing, stooping and bending for long periods of time.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

SKILLS:      

• Extensive knowledge and skill in the nursing process and nursing care standards.
• Skill in identifying problems, researching and recommending solutions. 
• Ability to act as a health care resource for other clinical staff.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to prioritize patient flow by urgency. 
• Ability to work efficiently and be flexible with daily schedule to allow for additional patient visits when necessary.
• Skill in documentation, maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships and communication with patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions.
• Possess knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding for appropriate billing practices.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.

Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Act as a primary health care provider.  Obtain detailed and accurate health and psychosocial history, with an emphasis on cardiovascular medicine. 
• Screen and evaluate patients to determine need for intervention, referral or follow-up care under the direction of the supervising physicians.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment with emphasis on cardiovascular medicine (thorough exam to include, but not limited to:  thyroid, chest, heart, abdomen, peripheral vascular evaluation, neurological.
• Remain non-judgmental and non-discriminatory in counseling sessions with patients.
• Perform clinical procedures in keeping with the Nurse Practice Act:  
• Order appropriate diagnostic testing under the direction of the supervising physicians.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal variation in cardiac patients and report complications to the supervising physicians.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing health maintenance. 
• Identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses and initiates treatment.
• Regulates and adjusts medications and treatment as authorized by the supervising physician.
• Safely prescribes prescription drugs and over the counter medications.
• Obtains required approval from supervising physician for outside physician referrals for medical and surgical consultation.
• Appropriately selects level of service and diagnoses for care provided.
• Promotes positive health behavior and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Handles after hours calls appropriately.  Documents after hours communication and treatment in the patient’s chart.
• Handles patient telephone communication effectively and assists other clinical staff in telephone triage of patient calls, as well as documents call in patient chart.
• Make rounds on HVCA patients at the hospitals under the direction of the supervising physicians.
• Maintain close daily communication with supervising physician staff.
• Assist and oversee the performance of in-office stress testing.
• Performs job duties in accordance with practice, governmental and other regulatory standards.  Performs related work under OSHA/CLIA policies and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and standards of performance for quality care.
• Attends practice meetings, conferences, and workshops as required to maintain licensure and credentialing.
• Maintains staff and patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds.  Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.

Contact Person: Stephanie Cholwanit
Email Address: scholwanit@theinlinegroup.com
Apply URL:         http://www.theinlinegroup.com/
Fax:                         800-605-5418
Phone:                 800-417-5387