Seton Healthcare Family - APN With Rx Dir Pt Care-Pndg
(13184026)Location: University Med Ctr at Brack, Texas - United States
Posted: 5/22/2013
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Job Description:
Responsibilities 1. Orients to physician practice/patient population, including attending and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. 2. Develops collaborative practice agreement in conjunction with supervising physician. 3. Identifies and develops protocols and or guidelines necessary for practice in conjunction with supervising physician. 4. Participates in the orientation and education of staff and students. 5. Maintains clinical competencies by assuming responsibilities for acquiring knowledge and experiences to meet learning needs with guidance. 6. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. 7. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in related area is required. One (1) year of advanced practice experience is preferred. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas is required. Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) status in Texas is required. Current limited prescriptive authority as approved by Texas Board of Nurse Examiners pending. Must have proof of documentation granted by a national certification body recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse unless you became an APN prior to 1997 and you've completed an accredited nursing program. Applicant must complete a Medical Staff application and participate in the Medical Staff Credentialing Process as outlined through the SETON Medical Staff Bylaws. Physical Demands Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:.............Occasionally Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:............Rarely FineDexterity:.......Frequently FootControls:.......Frequently Handing:..............Continuously Hearing:...............Continuously Kneeling:.............Occasionally Lifting:..................Occasionally PushingPulling:.Frequently Reaching:............Frequently Sitting:...................Continuously Standing:..............Continuously Talking:................Continuously Twisting:..............Rarely Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Continuously Work Environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is anticipated for all employees. Supervision Received Medical Director or Department Director Supervision Exercised LVNS, Clinical Assistants, UCC
Additional Requirments / Information| Job Capacity: | Employee (full-time) |
| Minimum Education Level: | See Job Description |
| Visa Sponsorship: | No |
| Related Industries: | Nursing |
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