Advanced Nurse Practitioner - First Care

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, OH seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner for First Care/urgent care across three locations. The NP provides comprehensive evaluation, procedures, and care coordination with physicians and staff.

The role requires NP certification, Ohio prescriber license, five years of clinical experience, ACLS, CPR, and strong communication to educate patients and families. On-site, varied shifts supporting community health needs.

Qualifications

• BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and current Ohio RN License.
• Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum five (5) years clinical experience.
• Valid prescriber certificate in accordance with Ohio law.
• Adult Certification or Family Practice Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to assess, guide and evaluate patients.

Responsibilities

• Works with the collaborating physician and department administration to meet patient and organizational needs.
• Performs physical exams and clinical evaluations; documents findings.
• Performs procedures within NP scope for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
• Orders and reviews labs and diagnostics; Notifies attending physician of issues.
• Coordinates transitions to primary care or other providers for chronic conditions.
• Maintains balance between outcome, cost, and process.
• Educates patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early intervention.
• Acts as clinician, consultant, and educator to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Adheres to patient-centered care and safety expectations.

Skills

RN license

Nurse Practitioner

Adult/Family practice

ACLS

CPR certification

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN or health-related bachelor

Nurse Practitioner certification

Prescriber license (Ohio)

Adult or Family practice certification

Job description

## Advanced Nurse Practitioner - First CareApplylocations: Genesis Healthplextime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106420# **GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM**In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*## Position Details:Work Shift:Varied Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:0Department:First Care North# **Additional Details:** This position will help serve all three First Care and Acute Care locations: Zanesville, Somerset, and Coshocton.## Overview of Position:The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care to the patients visiting the Genesis Urgent Care center.; The NP provides a broad range of evaluation and procedures within the NP;s scope of practice that would otherwise be performed by the physician.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES** 1. Works with the collaborating physician and department administration to meet needs of patients and the organization. 2. Performs pertinent physical exams and clinical evaluations of assigned patients and document findings in the medical record. 3. Performs procedures within the NP scope of practice as required for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. 4. Orders and reviews laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as required. Notifies the attending physician of any problems that may require immediate attention or intervention and coordinates any required nursing interventions. 5. Coordinates transition to the patient’s primary care physician or other appropriate providers for care of chronic conditions or otherwise that cannot be met in the urgent care clinic. 6. Maintains balance between outcome, cost and process. 7. Works closely with patients and families to provide education on wellness, prevention and early intervention. 8. Functions as clinician, collaborator, consultant, and educator to accomplish desired clinical outcomes. 9. Functions as a self-directed professional using knowledge of nursing theory and advanced practice. 10. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and pharmacology.**QUALIFICATIONS** 1. BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and current Ohio RN License. 2. Certification as Nurse Practitioner. 3. Minimum five (5) years clinical experience. 4. Valid certificate to prescribe in accordance with sections 4732.48-4723.483 of the Ohio Revised Code, Rules of Ohio Board of Nursing and in the Ohio Board of Nursing formulary. 5. Must have Adult Certification or Family Practice Certification. 6. Current CPR certification. 7. One year of experience in acute care setting, and current ACLS certified. 8. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others. 9. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and apply clinical knowledge. 10. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan. 11. Demonstrated competence in age-specific patient care.**PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS** 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values: • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role...connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift 25 pounds to waist level. 3. Will be assigned to be on call as needed.This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.**Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.**