Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Primary Care

Advocate Health - New Berlin, WI

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Primary Care

Position: Nurse Practitioner

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City: New Berlin

State: WI

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Job Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical proficiency
Decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Adaptability to evolving technology and proficiency with electronic medical record
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to prioritize effectively

Preferred Skills

Requirements

Experience: No experience required

Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing

License & Certification:

Active RN license
APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
Active Illinois Controlled Substance License (if applicable)
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified