Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care (Casual Call) - Part-time

pbPosition Summary:  /b/ppThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient#39;s current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements./pp/ppbMinimum Qualifications:/b/pulliMaster’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree/liliGraduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty/liliMontana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority/liliMontana Licensure (Registered Nurse)/liliDEA License if applicable to practice area/liliNational board certification as NP in applicable specialty/liliAmerican Heart Association BLS/liliTwo years of Registered Nurse Experience/liliiPreferred:/i Additional training or certification in relevant specialty/liliiPreferred:/i 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty/li/ulp/ppbEssential Job Functions:/b/ppbIn addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements./b/pulliProvides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice./liliDirects patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient#39;s current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area./liliFinancially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding. /liliParticipates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization. /li/ulp/ppbKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/b/pulliStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills/liliDetail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize/liliExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality/liliComputer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment/li/ulp/ppbSchedule Requirements /b/pulliThis role requires regular and sustained attendance./liliThe position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts./liliOn-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs./li/ulp/ppbPhysical Requirements /b/pullibLifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds):/b Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people./lilibSitting (Occasionally):/b Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain./lilibStanding (Repeatedly):/b Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain./lilibWalking (Repeatedly):/b Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination./lilibClimbing (Rarely):/b Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms./lilibTwisting/Bending/Stooping (Repeatedly):/b Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints./lilibReaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly):/b Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability./lilibPushing/Pulling (Repeatedly):/b Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward./lilibFine-Finger Movements (Continuously):/b Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling./lilibVision (Continuously):/b Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials./lilibCognitive Skills (Continuously):/b Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow./li/ulpbFrequency Key:/b  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%)./pp/ppbExposures /b/ppTasks include frequent exposure to:/pullibloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues./liliradiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed./lilivarious chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances./liliinfectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses./li/ulp/pdivpiThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified./i/p/div78546595 Palliative Care (BHMG)