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Description
nEvaluates, examines, diagnose, and treats patients in collaboration with their supervising and or substitute supervising physician according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintains and promotes the well-being of the patient through preventative healthcare and guidance. Provides care primarily in the office setting. May include weekends and shift work.
nCore Essential Functions:
nnnRegular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
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nnManages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
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nnIdentifies normal and abnormal findings.
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nnImplements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed.
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nnEvaluates physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
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nnSeeks appropriate consultation.
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nnCommunicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
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nnInitiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter.
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nnComply with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter.
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nnAssesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated.
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nnDirects patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information.
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nnAssists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
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nnDemonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
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nnDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
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nnDelegates patient care appropriately.
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nnMaintains accountability for actions taken.
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nnEffectively functions as a resource person.
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nnActs as a patient advocate.
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nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students.
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nnAssists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
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nnCompletes all competency requirements annually.
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nnProvides patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
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nnAdheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
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nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
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nnPractices all National Patient Safety Goals.
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nnUses LEAN principles.
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nnAssists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
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nnParticipate in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
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nnParticipates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
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nnEnsures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
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nnParticipates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required.
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n nSpecialty Essential Functions:
nnnPerform clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes.
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nnAssume appropriate code team role during emergency situations and respond effectively.
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nnFacilitate timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings.
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nnDevelop workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges.
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nnParticipate in outcome management and Press Ganey scores.
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nnIn collaboration with the physician, interview, evaluate and assess patients in the clinic setting.
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nnEvaluate patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment. Assesses for alternate levels of care as necessary.
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nnAdjust medication as indicated.
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nnProvide patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects.
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nnCollaborate with the supervising physician and or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care.
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nnAlert the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status.
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nnWithin prescribed time frames, review treatment goals and objectives with patients making modifications as appropriate.
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nnCommunicate pertinent information timely and efficiently to the supervising physician.
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nnDocument in the medical record, record patient's current mental status, document all screenings and assessments performed, record medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided, document patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate, document any/all telephone contact with patients, families, pharmacists or physicians, record beginning and end times of each session, and sign and date all documentation.
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nnDemonstrate leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
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nnDemonstrate an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
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nnPerform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hire/students.
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nnParticipate in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.
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nnIdentify initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
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nnAssist in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection.
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nnSupport initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies.
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nnProvide patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.
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nnAdhere to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
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nnUtilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
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n nPerforms other duties as assigned
nRequired Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job.
nEducation:
nnGraduate of accredited Nursing & Nurse Practitioner Program. Master’s degree in nursing.
n nCertification / Licensure / Regulation:
nnnCurrent licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
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nnCurrent Certification as CRNP. Current Certification for Prescriptive Authority with DEA license.
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nnPA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprint screening within 2 weeks of hire in order to meet 30 days of hire or transfer position requirement).
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nnBLS Certification
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnOne (1) or more years of neurology experience
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nnPrior training/experience within previous 2-3 years in trigger point injections and Botox injections
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n nThe above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as an employee may be assigned other duties other than described in this document.
nEssential Working Conditions:
nConstantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift
nOccasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift
nFrequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift
nRarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or Sedentary Work -
nExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
nLight Work -
nExerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
nMedium Work -
nExerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
nHeavy Work -
nExerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
nVery Heavy Work -
nExerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
nWorking Conditions:
nNever
nnnExtreme Cold
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nnExtreme Heat
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nnHeights
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nnConfined Spaces-Cramped Quarters (Labeled)
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nnExtreme Noise (> 85 dB)
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nnMechanical Hazards
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nnUse of Vibrating Tools
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nnOperates Vehicle
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nnOperates Heavy Equipment
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nnUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
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n nOccasionally
nnnRotates all shifts
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nnOn Call
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nnOvertime (more than 8 hrs. /shift, 40 hours/week)
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n nFrequently
nnn8-hour shifts
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nn10 - 12-hour shifts
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n nProtective Equipment:
nNever
nnnHead (hard hat)
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nnHearing
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n nRarely
nnRespirator-Breathing Equipment
n nFrequently
nnnEye
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nnHands
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nnFeet, Toes
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nnBody
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n nOccupational Exposures:
nNever
nnnSolvents
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nnPaints (direct use of)
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nnDust (Sanding)
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nnEthylene Oxide
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nnCytotoxic Drugs (Chemo)
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nnMists
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nnWax Stripper (direct use of)
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nnRadiation
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nnIonizing Radiation
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nnLasers
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n nRarely
nnChemicals (direct use of)
n nFrequently
nnBlood and Body Fluids
n nConstantly
nnLatex (Rubber, erasers, balloons, gloves, rubber bands, etc.)
n nEssential Physical Conditions:
nMarginal
nFrequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift
nEssential
nOccasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift
nConstantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift
nRarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or Physical Demands:
nNever
nnClimbing Ladders
n nRarely
nnnKneeling
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nnSquatting (Crouching)
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nnPushing / Pulling
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n nOccasionally
nnnClimbing Stairs
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nnUse of Forceful Hand Grasp
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nnKeyboard/Computer Operation
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nnBending (Stooping)
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n nFrequently
nnnSitting
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nnStanding
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nnWalking
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nnFine Finger Manipulation
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nnHand / Arm Coordination
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n nSensory Requirements:
nFrequently
nnnFeeling (Sensation)
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nnColor Vision
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n nConstantly
nnSeeing Near-with Acuity
n nOver Shoulder Work:
nOccasionally
nnnPulling or Pushing Objects Overhead
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nnReaching Above Shoulder Level
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n nLifting: floor to standing position:
nNever
nnn20 - 29 pounds
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nn30 - 49 pounds
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nn50 pounds
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n 50 pounds
n nRarely
nn10 - 19 pounds
n nLifting: waist to shoulder level:
nNever
nnn20 - 29 pounds
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nn30 - 49 pounds
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nn50 pounds
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n 50 pounds
n nRarely
nn10 - 19 pounds
n nLifting: shoulder to overhead:
nNever
nnn20 - 29 pounds
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nn30 - 49 pounds
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nn50 pounds
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n 50 pounds
n nRarely
nn10 - 19 pounds
n nQualifications
nSkills
nRequired
nnnTIME MANAGEMENT: Expert
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nnWORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT: Expert
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nnSOUND JUDGMENT: Expert
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nnORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Expert
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nnINDEPENDENT THINKING: Expert
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nnFLEXIBILITY: Expert
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nnORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO: Expert
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nnDECISION MAKING ABILITY: Expert
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nnEXCELLENT COMMUNICATION: Expert
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nnBASIC OFFICE/COMPUTERS: Expert
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nnABILITY TO MULTI-TASK: Expert
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n nEducation
nRequired
nnnRegistered Nurse or better in NURSING
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nnMasters or better in NURSING
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n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnnCRNP-LICENSE
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nnCRNP-CERT
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nnDEA
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nnREGISTERED NURSE
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nnBASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
greensburg, PA, 15605, US
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