Nurse Practitioner-Ped Endocrinology Job Reno area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Position Purpose

As a Nurse Endocrinology, employee shall provide clinical services to patients who are appropriate for the scope of a pediatric endocrinology nurse practitioner including but not limited to growth and developmental monitoring, general medicine, and immunizations. Nurse Practitioner shall provide regular clinic coverage, inpatient and emergency consultation as needed. Nurse Practitioner can expect to have some involvement with telemedicine and are encouraged to be supportive of research.

Nature

and Scope

Nurse practitioners are primary health care providers. In the pediatric setting, they will provide medical care to children 0-19 years of age and assist their families in managing growth, development, immunizations, acute and chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

Systematically access the health status of persons and families by:

Taking, recording, and interpreting medical histories and performing physical examinations
Performing or initiating selected diagnostic procedures.

Based on information obtained in the assessment of a person’s health, manage the care of selected persons and families common, acute, recurrent or long‑term health problem. Management may include:

Initiation of a program of treatment for the patient. Prescribe medications consistent with Nevada prescribing laws and DEA privileges.
Evaluation of responses to health problems and programs of treatment
Informing a person or family of the status of the patient’s health and alternatives for care
Evaluation of compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner
Modification of programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment
Referral to appropriate providers of health care
Commencement of care is required to stabilize a patient’s condition in an emergency until appropriate transfer of care can be coordinated.

Any other act if:

The nurse practitioner is certified to perform that act by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing
The performance of the act was taught in a program of education attended by the nurse practitioner
The performance of the act was taught in a comprehensive program of instruction successfully completed by the nurse practitioner, which included clinical experience.
The act is within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models “Standards of Conduct” concepts.

Effective communication skills – written and verbal.

Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff.

Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi‑physician/provider office setting.

Work as part of a team toward clinic goals.

Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.

Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations.

Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols.

Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills.

Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards.

Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable.

Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals.

Works efficiently, cooperatively, and autonomously in long‑term and acute care facilities, as applicable.

The Nurse Practitioner shall at all times comply with the provisions of NRS 632 and Regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

The Collaborating physician is responsible for the action of the Nurse Practitioner at all times.

Will attain sufficient knowledge in the specialty and assure appropriate on‑going education, such as knowledge of all core APHON educational programs, as applicable.

Attend and participate in departmental and Renown Health meetings consistently.

Bibliography

Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, American Nurses Association Publication
Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas:
Adult, Family, Gerontological,…


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