Education Graduate of an AMA approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Experience Previous health care experience preferred. Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability) High language, high math, high reasoning ability. Computer Skills Personal computer. Other Skills Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence. Ability to prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks. Ability to communicate verbally with patients, physicians, and staff. Ability to assimilate available facts, analyze, and make sound decisions. Certificates & Licenses Current Iowa license. Member of National Practitioner Data Bank. Meets credentialing process of hospital where practicing. Possesses federal and state Controlled Substance prescribing authority. Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credential Center. Work Environment Hazards Impact and penetration hazard to eyes, head, hands and feet; chemical hazard to eyes, feet, hands and torso; bloodborne pathogen hazard to eyes, hands and torso; compression hazard to feet; burn; electric shock hazard to hands; respiratory hazards of gas, vapor, fumes, particulates, blood/body fluids and chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Required Goggles, face shield, latex, nitrile and vinyl gloves, impervious lab coat, surgical and isolation mask. Physical Demands Summary (See Physical Abilities Analysis for detailed requirements) Physical demands are very heavy with infrequent lifting, pushing and pulling over 100 lbs.; moderate sitting, walking and standing; extensive deviation of wrist; frequent pinching, hand/wrist repetitions, fine motor skills and both handedness; requires 20/20 near vision, color discrimination and accurate depth perception.
Description:
Working hours to be: Wednesday 11:30am-8:00pm Thursday 11:30am-5:30pm Friday 11:30am-8:00pm Sat & Sun 10:00am-6:00pm Off on Monday & Tuesday
Under direction of supervising physician, performs diagnostic and therapeutic medical services. Works to ensure patient satisfaction and positive relationships with physicians and staff to help support the delivery of quality patient care. Adheres to Covenant Health System’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Covenant Health System.
Essential Functions:
1. Takes medical history and performs patient examinations under the supervision of physician. 2. Orders/performs/interprets diagnostic test results for patient to provide information on medical condition under the supervision of a physician. 3. Diagnoses patient under the supervision of a physician. 4. Prescribes or administers treatment under the supervision of a physician. 5. Uses good clinical judgment in referring patients under the supervision of a physician. 6. Maintains an accurate medical record to support clinical and business processes. 7. Works to ensure patient satisfaction. 8. Maintains positive relationships with physicians and staff. 9. Plans, implements and/or administers treatment protocols under the supervision of a physician. 10. Supports and adheres to clinic governance model. 11. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include: Birth – 28 days Neonate 1 – 18 Months Infant 18 Months – 3 Years Toddler 3 – 6 Years Preschool-aged 6 – 12 Years School-aged 12 – 18 Years Adolescents 18 – 65 Years Adults 65+ Years Geriatric 12. Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures. 13. Respect: We value each person as sacred, created in the image and likeness of God, which gives worth and meaning to each person’s life. 14. Integrity: We value honesty and words and actions that build trust. 15. Development: We value personal and professional growth that combines the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational aspects of life and work. 16. Excellence: We value superior performance in our work and service. 17. Stewardship: We value responsibility to use human, financial, and natural resources entrusted to use for the common good, with special concern for those who are poor.
The Wheaton Franciscan System is committed to protecting the privacy and
confidentiality of patients’ protected health information and has
had practices in place for many years to respect patients’ right
to privacy. In response to the Health Insurance Portability and AccountabilityAct
of 1996 (HIPAA), we are pleased to provide our patients with a Notice
of Privacy Practices as they enter our facilities for health care services.
