Nurse Practitioner, MSICU (40 hours)

Job Posting Description General Summary

Clinical Practice and Outcomes Works collaboratively as part of a team. Participates in NP mentoring. Impact Shares specialty knowledge with staff. Applies principles of EBP and QI into patient care. Leadership Awareness of organizational mission and goals. Committee/professional organization membership. ADDENDUM with Psychiatric certification. May assess patients' medical, behavioral, and psychological needs and conditions, including, but not limited to diagnostic assessments. May prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in collaboration with psychiatric team. May provide psycho-education, counseling, health promotion, and preventive services. May communicate as appropriate with patients' relatives, collateral contacts, and fellow professionals in the community to develop and implement treatment plans. May provide physical health screening and primary health care monitoring. May provide clinical consultation to peers and other health care professionals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Frequently lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds. Regularly stooping and bending. Regularly reaching and grasping objects below, at, or above shoulder level. Regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands. Regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy. Regularly inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse I APRN is licensed by the state of Massachusetts to engage in advanced practice nursing activities. APRN practice activities include, but are not limited to: advanced assessment; diagnosis; treatment, referrals, and other modalities for individuals, groups, or communities across the life span for health promotion or health maintenance and for those who are experiencing acute or chronic disease, illness, trauma or other life-altering event in which rehabilitative, and/or palliative interventions are necessary. The knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical experience in a focused area, evidence-based practice/ research, collaboration to advance the practice of nursing, and the professional development of nurses. The focus of the APN's specialized knowledge and skills includes: patients/families, nurses, and nursing practice. The APRN is accountable for collaborating with multidisciplinary members of the health care team to design, implement, evidence-based care. Develops and recommends standards, policies, and procedures of patient care-Participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary programs, committees, and special projects.

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