Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in San Jose, CA
Company: Good Samaritan Hospital
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSpecialization:
Neurology
Job Summary:JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides care to patients in the clinic,
hospital, or other medical environment following established
clinical standards and practices. The Nurse Practitioner will work
autonomously as well as collaboratively with the entire clinic team
to ensure the delivery of high quality and efficient health
care.
SUPERVISOR: Practice Manager; Supervising Physician
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Obtain and document complete medical history and physical
examination of patients.
2. Interpret and integrate data to determine and order appropriate
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures or specialty referrals.
3. Manage medical and surgical needs of patients in accordance with
scope of practice and established credentialing agreements.
4. Reconcile patient medication and allergies. Assess patient's
understanding and address any barriers to medication and
therapeutic compliance.
5. Administer medications and injections according to established
practice protocols and perform other clinical functions as
needed.
6. Provide patient education. Interview and advise patients
regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community
resources to meet patient and family needs. Educate patient and
family regarding medications and treatment options and
corresponding instructions.
7. Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent
information. Post tests and examination results according to
practice policy. Documents in a timely fashion.
8. Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation. Provide
monitoring and continuity of care between provider visits.
9. Assist management in onboarding nursing staff and provide
competency checks as directed.
10. Maintain active medical staff privileges at all facilities
where Nurse Practitioner provides medical care to patients.
11. Participate in all appropriate practice procedures to include
medical team rounding and huddles. Collaborate with nursing, allied
health and other non-clinical healthcare professionals to ensure
continuity and quality patient care.
12. Assist with and facilitate discharge planning.
13. Comply with outpatient and inpatient quality program guidelines
such as PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home), PQRS Physician
Quality Reporting System, Core Measures, Risk Reductions, etc. as
required by work setting.
14. Participate in after-hours call as required by work
setting.
15. Maintain complete and accurate medical records in a timely
manner.
16. Complete patient charge and billing in a timely manner as
required by work setting.
17. Promote patient satisfaction in all clinical settings.
18. Renew all required licenses and complete required educational
courses timely.
19. Attend required meetings and participate in committees as
requested.
20. Maintain patient confidentiality.
21. Maintain professional level of conduct regarding attitude and
communication with staff and patients.
22. Perform other duties as required.
23. Understand and adhere to prescribing and scope of practice
regulations as required by state.
24. Read, understand and adhere to all HCA Physician Services
Policies and Procedures.
25. Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and
Values Statements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: This position requires the
following minimum requirements
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