Nurse Practitioner

Cuero Regional Hospital Cuero, TX 77954, US

Cuero Regional Hospital is searching for a FT or PT Nurse Practitioner in our Cuero Medical Clinic. A Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care, working under the supervision of a Physician. The nurse practitioner will be responsible for assessing patients, formulating care plans, and continuity of care for patients throughout their lifespan in a family practice setting. The nurse practitioner will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality, cost effective, holistic, and evidence based medical care. Qualifications: Current Texas RN license, Nurse Practitioner certification Masters Degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program 3-5 years clinic experience preferred Current BLS Certification

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Collaborates with community outreach agencies and coordinate resources to prevent inappropriate future use of the ED; Coordinates activities to secure a PCP for the patient Intervention Implementation Identifies possible or actual patient/family crises, provides crisis intervention and emotional support and creates and facilitates effective plans for resolution; Serves as organizational contact for first responders, law enforcement and community agencies to assimilate information related to possible abuse, neglect, domestic violence or inadequate home situations for patients brought to the Emergency Department. Continuing Care & Discharge Planning Identifies/communicates psychosocial and discharge planning needs of the patient upon referral and throughout hospitalization; Sets priorities in planning/organizing timely interventions, continuing care and discharge plan based on patient, family, community resources, and health care team information Escalate Cases as Necessary Escalates barriers according to escalation process; if the barrier is clinical in nature, refer to Physician Advisor and escalate to the CM Manager for all other barriers Positive Relationships Maintains cooperative working relationships with patients, families, heath care team members, community health and social agencies. Reaches out to community to learn of and utilize new resources for meeting patient needs. Assists patients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Documentation Documents pertinent patient data in the medical record; Documents Social Work interventions related to patient placement including patient/family response, problems, and required action as needed Cooperation Seeks assistance of Director when needed in assessing complex patient/family situations and consulting physicians Teamwork & Participation Attends and participates in department staff meetings; Assists with orientation of Social Work staff, or other care members as needed; Participates in quality improvement activities as requested; Attends continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs). Monitors and screens ED patients who may benefit from advocacy involvement and community resources. Provides input and leadership to health system by evaluating needs and/or development of new resources. Information Release Works closely with Medical Records regarding the release of information to child protective services and law enforcement. Facilitates the release of information of SANE charges as dictated by HIPPA and applicable state Statutes. Professionalism Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management. UNC Health Care Employee Standards Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals. Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes. Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks. Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change. Workplace Requirements Employee Health: Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations. Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position). Job Competency: Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required (if applicable to position). Corporate Compliance: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance with the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct. Safety: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Environment of Care Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual safety testing). HIPAA: Adheres to and understands the Health System's HIPAA Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual HIPAA testing). Education: Attends all required educational programs (including General Orientation, and departmental or job specific required programs). Physical and Behavioral Requirements - Physical requirements include occasional stooping - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching - Sedentary physical force is required (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects) - Visual acuity required for reviewing patient?s medical records and computer use - Ability to speak and hear is required to effectively communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and staff - Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from sensitive demands and high volume case loads Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Yes or No: Yes National Patient Safety Goals Improve the accuracy of patient identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections Consistently demonstrate appropriate hand hygiene techniques Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls Encourage patients? active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy Identify safety risks inherent in its patient population Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient?s condition Practice `Universal Protocol? when appropriate (conduct pre-procedure verification process, mark procedure site, perform a time-out) Core Values Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Compassion - Is sensitive to the feelings of others and is consistently kind and considerate. Genuinely cares about people and is available and ready to help. Shows sincere concern, empathy, sees the best in people, accepts differences and appreciates virtues. Integrity - Views himself or herself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of any mistakes he or she might make. Acts in ways that demonstrate personal honesty and serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization. Standards of Behavior Respect: Maintain Patients' Privacy Professionalism: Take Ownership Safe and Healing Environment: Keep Noise Levels Down Customer Focus: Use the 10/5 Rule; Escort to Destination; Use Elevator Etiquette Communication: Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank) Employee Statement of Understanding I have read and understand the job description for my position. I also understand that I am responsible for meeting the standards of performance outlined in this job description as well as conducting myself in a manner supportive of the mission, vision, core values and Standards of Behavior of High Point Regional Health. I certify that I possess the physical and mental abilities to regularly attend work and fulfill the