APRN HOSPITALIST / CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Location: Portland, Maine
Description: Littleton Regional Healthcare is at present looking to employ APRN HOSPITALIST / CLINICAL SUPERVISOR right now, this vacancy will be depute in Maine. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. APRN Hospitalist/Clinical Supervisor - Littleton Regional Healthcare, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offers a place to build a! great career in healthcare and much more-- It's a place to build a life and a future for yourself and your family. We have a new opportunity for an advanced practice nurse who will also perform clinical supervisor duties. Hospitalist APRN Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of an assigned supervising physician, the Nurse Practitioner will provide professional medical support to assigned patients. Assessment Skills - Obtains necessary medical history, assuring accurate assessment of patient's conditions/needs; performs accurate and complete physical exams in accordance with established protocols; integrates history and physical findings with clinical knowledge to screen patients adequately pre-procedure; communicates medical assessment to patient and attending physician as needed; incorporates the information from the unit specific equipment manual in providing safe patient care; provides care appropriate to the patient population. Clinical Judgment a! nd Decision Making - Assesses a situation, considers alternati! ves, and chooses appropriate course of action in accordance with delineation privileges; reports all unusual circumstances to physician and seeks guidance and direction as necessary; selectively orders only diagnostic tests pertinent to clinical situation; interprets diagnostic tests appropriately; instructs and counsels patients, taking into consideration the patient's mental and physical condition; functions in a calm manner during a stressful, emergency, or crisis situation; practices within the scope of Delineation of Privileges and scope of Licensure. Clinical Resource for Staff, Preceptor Role, and Quality Assurance - Serves as clinical resource for staff; provides staff training for new procedures and protocols as directed; assists with the development of documentation and forms for procedures; serves as preceptor for new mid-level staff; provides direct training and supervision as needed; ensures that competency documentation procedures are followed. Documentation A! bilities - Documents and reports clearly and concisely; records appropriate information pertaining to patient histories and physicals and physician orders; completes all medical record documentation in a timely manner; possesses appropriate knowledge of hospital forms; writes legibly with appropriate use of abbreviations Clinical Supervisor Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Clinical Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for clinical operations related to patient care in the absence of or in collaboration with Nurse Managers and/or under the direction of the CNO for a designated shift. Their knowledge and skills are utilized to enhance the quality of patient care through staff guidance and education, inter-/intra- departmental collaboration, clinical investigation, and supervision of clinical staff to ensure optimal care delivery in a professional environment. Furthermore, the Clinical Supervisor acts as a Nursing resource for front-line staff, coordin! ates/facilitates interdepartmental patient flow, coordinates/facilitate! s staffing for the Division of Nursing Services, and is a resource for all patient care -related questions, concerns, or issues. The Clinical Supervisor demonstrates knowledge and skills related to Nursing theory and practice, Critical Access Hospital legal implications, and Nursing Management. The Clinical Supervisor acts as an administrative representative for all units and departments in the absence of LRH administration. Supervises RN, LPN, LNA, HUC, Paramedic, all LRH staff on shift. Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum of one (1) year of experience in at least one critical care environment either through employment or during clinical rotations required as part of a Masters level Nurse Practitioner Program. RN experience in an acute care environment such as an ICU, ED or Cardiac Care Unit is highly desirable. Previous Charge Nurse, Supervisor! or manager position highly preferred. Demonstrates competence in teaching, organization, leadership, communication and research. Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of New Hampshire, or a document-in-kind from one of the Nursing Compact States. Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in the State of New Hampshire, or a document-in-kind from one of the Nursing Compact States. New Hampshire controlled substance registration and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Heart Association within six (6) months of hire. As a desired vacation setting, the northern New Hampshire area offers some of the most beautiful scenery and natural wonders in America. Littleton offers year round recreation including hiking, fishing! , golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, and is conveniently located between Bo! ston and Montreal, and has great schools. If you come to build a career, you'll stay to build a life. Littleton Regional Healthcare offers generous benefits, competitive salaries and ample opportunity for professional growth and development. Littleton Regional Healthcare, Human Resources Department, 600 St. Johnsbury, Road Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 444-9331 Fax: (603) 444-9087 Visit our website at: www.littletonhealthcare.org EOE
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