Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Practice - Breast Surgery (Roanoke, VA, US, 24016)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: -.Full time Nurse
Practitioner for Breast Surgery. - This position will provide care
for breast surgery and breast cancer survivorship patients. - Hours
are Monday- Friday; A nurse with advanced skills should have access
to the exceptional opportunities and sophisticated resources of an
award winning organization. That-- s Carilion Clinic. Our team
(provides care) in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive
through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for
advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off,
and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will
make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities
we live in. The Nurse Practitioner has advanced knowledge and
skills that qualify her/him to function as a primary health care
provider. She/he serves as a member of a collaborative health care
team. This collaborative role includes responsibility for
determining the patient-- s health and medical status by taking a
health history; performing physical exams; initiating screening and
diagnostic procedures; providing health maintenance services; and
management of pregnancy, minor trauma, acute illnesses, and stable
chronic illness. Consults with physician, as appropriate, keeping
the physician informed of needs and problems related to patient
care. The job duties of the NP include, but are not limited to, the
following: -
- Provides quality service in a caring and professional manner.
Actively commits to team efforts, provision for cost effectiveness,
service excellence, and respect for everyone by demonstrating
actions which support Carilion Clinic.
- Conducts comprehensive health histories. Performs physical,
psychological, and developmental assessments using appropriate
techniques based on age. Assesses and manages acute illness,
pregnancy, minor trauma and chronic illness and conditions.
Analyzes and interprets health data.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal physical,
psychological, and developmental findings, and appropriately
determines when to consult with and/or refer to other members of
the health care team. Initiates, implements, and prescribes
appropriate treatment plans consulting with the physician as
needed. Administers medications and injections as appropriate.
- Performs or requests laboratory and screening tests. Conducts
preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
- Accurately records changes in health status and assessment
findings, documenting actions in a clear and concise manner.
Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care and revises as
necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
- Provides patient/family education, develops plans for continued
health care management, and promotes health maintenance activities
for patients. Promotes wellness through health education.
Coordinates necessary appointments and referrals, including the use
of community resources as indicated by patient needs.
- Able to utilize automated computer systems, including
electronic medical records. Documents patient information in the
electronic medical records in a timely manner to include update
treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient
concerns, etc. Makes return phone calls within a specified
timeframe to include handling refill requests.
- Acts as a resource to patients, other health team members, the
community, and various academic institutions.
- Maintains patient flow, with patients seen in appropriate order
and keeps exam rooms filled. What We Require: Education: Graduate
of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Licensure/Certification: Current Virginia State Licensed Nurse
Practitioner (NP) and DEA license required, or must be eligible to
obtain. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support
certification required. Eligible for prescriptive authority in
accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia
Boards of Medicine. Capable of meeting credentialing or job
function requirements as needed based on the requirements of the
practice and of managed care payors and insurers. Qualifies for
malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's
malpractice insurance carrier. Other: Able to work collaboratively
with physicians and other health care providers. Demonstrates good
written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required
for automated computer systems, including electronic medical
records. About Carilion This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization
where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are
valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on
progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always
learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in
Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning
hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of
Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices,
and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research
Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new
discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a
place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good.
Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition Number: 140247 - Employment
Status: Full time - Location: Carilion Clinic Breast Surgery -
Shift: Day - Shift Details: M-F 8-5 Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL -
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383 - Recruiter Email:
KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is
a drug-free workplace.
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