Nurse Practitioner - Ortho Spine
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- - OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region's top
adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and
Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri's largest hospital, it
continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its
partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing
cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and
working to make our community as healthy as it can be.For over two
decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News &
World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish
ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital
was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a
Magnet - hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated
consistently since.Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital
staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the
clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine.
The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and
procedures that are now common across the globe.Role PurposeThe
Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes a
high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized
patient care area. This position 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
- Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion
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 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.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner license Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing
- 2-5 years experienceBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits
apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental, life
insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b)
Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center
(depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation,
holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe 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.Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Nurse Practitioner - Ortho Spine, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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