ADVANCED PRACTICE RN OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT / LTC

JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

Minimum:

MSN in related field of work.

Preferred:

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse Licensure from the state of Indiana; Nurse Practitioner certification, CPR education required by completing the Schneck Medical Staff competency for

CPR. EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

Preferred:

At least 3 years clinical experience in the field of NP focus. SKILLS The nine (9) Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners describe a competent level of nursing as demonstrable by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The Indiana State Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Agency Code for Advanced Practice Nursing describes a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Nurse Practitioners I. Qualifications Nurse Practitioners are licensed independent practitioners who provide primary and/or specialty nursing and medical care in the ambulatory, acute and long term care settings. They are registered nurses with specialized advanced education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of primary care, acute and long term care settings. Master's, post mater's or doctoral preparation is required for entry level practice. II. Process of Care The nurse practitioner utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing Patient care.

This process includes:

A. Assessment of health status B. Diagnosis C. Development of a treatment plan D. Implementation of the plan Interventions are based upon established priorities E. Follow-up and evaluation of the patient status III. Care Priorities The nurse practitioner's practice model emphasizes: A. Patient and family education B. Facilitation of patient participation in self care C. Promotion of optimal health D. Provision of continually competent care E. Facilitation of entry into the health care system F. Promotion of a safe environment IV. Interdisciplinary/Collaborative Responsibilities V. Accurate Documentation of Patient Status and Care VI. Responsibility as Patient Advocate VII. Quality Assurance and Continued Competence VIII. Adjunct Roles of Nurse Practitioner IX. Research as Basis for Practice