Nurse Practitioner (Wound Ostomy)-Full Time Days
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Barnes-Jewish Hospital is presently looking of Nurse Practitioner (Wound Ostomy)-Full Time Days right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a "Magnet Hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Surgical Care Center provides for wound and ostomy care, pre surgical assessment, post surgical follow up and support for podiatry services. The Surgical Care Center works closely with Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle, General Surgery, Diabetic Foot/Vascular, Colorectal, and Plastics. The center is staffed with Advanced Practice Nurses with a collaborative practice agreement with the Burn/Trauma Services and Colorectal Physicians. The center provides excellent, compassionate wound and ostomy care to individuals consistent with their medical needs. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we treat through clinical care, teaching and research. Role Purpose Utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. Assesses, diagnose, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s). Responsibilities Participates in professional development and life long learning. Manages the health care of select patient populations through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician. Coordinates the care of select patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals. Assesses development needs of staff and develops and delivers appropriate educational programs to meet staff needs. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Minimum Requirements Degree Master's Degree - Nursing(Accredited NP Program) Experience
Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications NP RN Preferred Requirements Degree Doctorate - Nursing Experience 2-5 years Benefits Statement
Note: not all benefits apply to all openings Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options Pension Plan 401(k) plan with company match Tuition Assistance Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts BJC Fitness Center (depending on location) Earned Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time Legal Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:40:56 GMT