About this opportunity
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital lists this Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider opportunity in angola, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider
Cameron Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We've been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we've helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
Department: Wound Clinic
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider
Shift: FTE 0.2 (16 hours bi-weekly) Part-time
Summary/Objective
Provides medical direction and treatment of patients within the practitioner's scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Essential Functions
Exemplifies good customer service.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team in office and hospital to assure continuity of care.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of patients, interprets medical histories, performs physical examinations, identifies problems, and formulates a plan of treatment per standard of care.
Works closely with collaborating physician in treating or referring patients with significant abnormal findings.
Participates in process improvement.
Carries out all duties in a manner consistent with Cameron's guiding principles and values and according to Cameron's policies and procedures.
Adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, as appropriate.
Potential to be exposed to hazardous drugs and under periodic medical surveillance.
Perform comprehensive assessment and evaluation of acute, chronic, and complex wounds.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care treatment plans.
Perform wound debridement and other appropriate wound care procedures within scope of practice.
Assess wound healing progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response.
Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging as needed.
Prescribe medications, wound care products, and therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, nutritionists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Educate patients, caregivers, and clinical staff on wound prevention, treatment, dressing changes, and pressure injury prevention.
Document assessments, procedures, treatment plans, and patient outcomes accurately and timely.
Qualifications
Two years' experience in designated clinic preferred
Skills/Competencies
Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Ability to multitask and problem solve
Education Required
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Licenses Requirements
Current License in the State of Indiana
Certified/boarded, if applicable, in their specialty or willing to obtain within six months of hire
Current DEA certificate without restriction
Must be able to meet Cameron Hospital's credentialing requirements.
Complete a CAQH and update annually as required.
Certifications
BLS or ability to obtain within one month of hire
Worksite address
angola, IN, 46703, US
Who can apply
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