Overview RN-Nurse Practitioner Job Code: 22951 Job Family: NURSING Job Description Title: RN-Nurse Practitioner Job Summary Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities + Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care. + Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations. + Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. + Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. + Supports life long learning. + Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting Preferred/Desired Education Description Minimum Required: Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner. Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required: NP Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Heavy Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination: Yes Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other REQNUMBER: 32998