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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

POSITION SUMMARY

Elliot Health System strives to inspire wellness, heal our patients, and serve with compassion in every interaction.

The primary purpose of the Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner is the provision of compassionate, effective, efficient, quality health, nursing, and medical care directly to patients. APRN’s practice autonomously in independent roles or in collaboration with other medical professionals across a variety of settings and provide the complete range of services consistent with standards established by a national

credentialing or certifying body recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing in the appropriate APRN role and specialty in accordance with the State of New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, Section RSA 326-B:11 (Scope of APRN Practice and Authority).

CORE PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

< >Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I CARE): Innovation, Inspiration, collaboration, accountability, respect, ethics & integrity.Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I SERVE): Introduce, smile, engage, respect, verify, exceed expectations Demonstrates Elliot Essentials (I INSPIRE):

Interactions, innovation, nurture, share, present, imperatives, respect, empower

< >Exemplifies a professional role model. Holds self and others accountable. Coaches, and mentors others. Communicates in a professional, respectful manner.Adheres to all enterprise wide departmental policies and procedures. Maintains compliance with timekeeping and attendance.Uses time and material resources effectively and contributes to expense reduction.Effective team contributor. Collaborates with peers, supports new ideas and offers solutions. Participates in staff meetings, special projects, teams, outside courses, cross training, and committees. Supports organizational and departmental goals and strategic imperatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

< >Provides direct care to patients along the wellness spectrum by performing advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, selecting, administering, and providing therapeutic measures and treatment regimes to patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses.Is accountable for recognizing the limits of his/her knowledge and experience and for planning the management of situations beyond APRN expertise by consulting with or referring patients to other health providers as appropriate. Promotes professional growth through mentoring of new staff or students as well as for interpreting the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals.Demonstrates consistently a high ethical standard and abides by all current legal standards as advocates for their patient(s). APRN’s promote advocacy activities that support their patients at the practice, hospital, community, state, or national level.Strives continuously to improve the quality of his/her patient care by developing, participating, disseminating, or interpreting current clinical research evidence and quality improvement data into practice at the local, community, state, or national level.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

< >Knowledge of how to obtain consultation, plan, and implement collaborative management, referring, or transferring the care of the patient as appropriate.Ability to maintain accurate, legible, timely, and confidential patient records.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE

Education: Must hold a graduate degree earned in an accredited advanced practice registered nurse education program or have graduated before July 1, 2004 from an APRN education program accredited by a national accrediting body.

Experience:

< > possess at least 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse.Certification/Licensure: Must be currently certified by national certifying body in the specialty for which the applicant was educated that is recognized by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing. Currently hold an maintain an RN and APRN license to practice in the state of New Hampshire or be eligible to obtain such license prior to date of hire.

Software/Hardware:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Schedule: Other:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Weight Lifting Requirements Up to 50 lbs - 25 - 50%

Vision Requirements

Close Vision - Needed Distance Vision - Needed Color Vision - Needed Peripheral Vision - Needed

Depth Perception - Needed

Ability to Adjust Focus - Needed

Other Physical Activities

Stand/Walk - 50% - 75%

Use Hands to Finger, Feel, Reach w/Hands & Arms, Climb, or Balance - 50% - 75%

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - 25 - 50%

Talk or Hear - 50% - 75% Taste or Smell - None Other - None

Handle hazard waste in accordance with regulations and training - Yes

Environmental Condition Exposure

OSHA Rating: - 1 – Exposed to blood and patients

Latex - Yes

Nitrile - Yes

Outdoor Weather Conditions - None Extreme Cold (Non-Weather) - None Work in High Precarious Place - None Risk of Electrical Shock - None

Risk of Radiation Exposure - Yes Exposure to: Blood Born Pathogens - Yes Flammable, Explosive Gases - Yes

Toxic or caustic Chemicals - Yes Dust or Other Irritants - None Grease or Oils - None

Infections From Disease Bearing Specimens - Yes

Infectious/Contagious Diseases - Yes

Cleaning Agents/Chemicals - Yes

Hot or Noisy Equipment - None

Humid or Wet Conditions (Non-Weather) - None Exposure to healthcare laser systems - Yes Other - None

Safety Equipment

Safety Eye Glasses - Yes

Filter Lens (Welding/Soldering): - No

Face Shields: - No

Ear Plugs or Mufflers: - No

Dust Mask: - No Surgical Mask: - Yes Gowns: - Yes

Boots: - No

Hard Hat: - No Coveralls: - No Gloves: - Yes

MEETS DEADLINES AND OTHER REQUIRED CRITERIA

< >Evaluation Required Education - HealthstreamDepartment specific training and clinical competencies

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

HR reserves the right to make changes to the above rates/amounts due to error. You will be notified if any changes are necessary.

Work Shift:

First shift, per diem.

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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