A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Under general supervision of the Hospital Attending Physician, in collaboration with clinical nursing staff, is responsible for evaluation of, and development of treatment plans. Assists in the care and management of patients to include, but not limited to, admission history and physical, ongoing assessment and intervention, coordination of care, and discharge planning. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the needs of the patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services with Lifespan's mission, vision, values Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiates patient status and participates in the development of a patient care management plan with the registered nurses and the attending physician. Provides educational and liaison support to health care team members. Obtains and records medical histories, performs and records physical examinations, records pertinent progress notes in the medical records, develops treatment and discharge plans, develops follow-up plans, and initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives. May assist in clinical research projects, including data acquisition, entry and analysis as needed. Participates in quality improvement teams, and other committees, as needed. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner program with MS degree. Certified by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to practice in the expanded role. License must include prescriptive privileges. Completion of a course in American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
EXPERIENCE
Prefer experience working with psychiatric patients in some capacity. Must have patient care services, procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital, physicians' office and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.
INDEPENDENT ACTION
Incumbent functions independently within a broad scope of departmental policies and practices; generally, refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification, interpretation, or exception of departmental policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None.
Pay Range:
$61.30-$77.78
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
Work Type:
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Shift:
Day Daily Hours:
8 hours
Driving Required:
Yes As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University:
Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission
