Nurse Practitioner - CNPA Greenbelt

Minimum Education
BSN Graduation from an approved education program for Nurse Practitioners. (Required)
MSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Clinical experience with two years experience in the care of children (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Meets credentialing requirements of Children’s National Medical Center Medical staff. Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Maryland required;
eligibility for licensure in Virginia required Licensed as an advanced RN in D.C., Maryland or Virginia. (Required)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical/Practice

• Assess individual patient clinical status and well-being by obtaining complete medical and examination; developmental assessment; ordering appropriate laboratory tests, and x-rays as indicated.

• Gather and maintain patient medical records including lab, MRI, EEG results, and abnormal lab findings; interpret results and plan interventions accordingly .

• Collaborate with other health care team members, clinics and community agencies; address patients care needs.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, based on existing protocols and individual patient and family needs, including continuity of care issues.

• Perform minor procedures when indicated (e.g. ear irrigation, suture removal).

• Independently prescribe legend drugs according to guidelines.

• Provide clinical expertise for patients, families, and team members.

• Serve as a role model in clinical practice for complex patient care issues.

• Direct management of patient in emergency situations.

• Enhance professional nursing by participating in professional organizations and committees.

Communication/ Consultation

• Act as a consultant in areas in clinical expertise to other health care professionals and to the community.

• Utilize both written and verbal means to thoroughly document and communicate patient status.

• Manage conflict constructively.

• Communicate needed system changes effectively .

• Identify needs for professional growth of staff and communicate these effectively .

Management/ Administration

• Actively participate in the development of standards of care.

• Provide input and feedback to others for individual patients and their families to evaluate the quality of care.

• Organize workload in order to set priorities to facilitate short and long term goals.

• Consult with other health care providers regarding policies of patient care.

• Interpret the intent of the policies of the company in an understandable and non-biased manner to staff and families.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor and document effectiveness of patient care interventions.

• Participate in QA monitoring with the department or Practice.

• Propose and participate in the development of patient care programs to improve the delivery of care.

Patient and Family

• Assess learning needs of the patient and family.

• Implement teaching strategies using appropriate tools/resources/research.

• Evaluate patient and family level of understanding following implementation of teaching.

• Communicate patient and family learning needs and response to teaching to other members of the health care team.

• Develop educational materials directed at patients and families in area of clinical expertise.

Research

• Disseminate information pertaining to the research of other professionals in order of specialization.

Professional Education

• Participate in development of NP role and practice within organization.

• Participate in NP certification maintenance program.

• Attend continuing education conferences/lectures.

• Hold membership in specialty organizations.

• Develop and present educational programs to hospital and community health care professionals by

• Identify learning needs of staff.

• Develop appropriate in-services/projects to address identified needs.

• Meet periodically with clinical educators, services directors, departmental chairs, to assess staff needs.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research

• Participate in Shared Leadership.

• Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey .

• Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

• Accountable for participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

• Participate in community activities.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things