Advanced Practice Contract Provider

This position provides general medical care and treatment to patients in a clinic or hospital setting under the direction of a collaborating Physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patient data and performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
• Maintain timely consult schedule.
• Provide patient and family education to assist patient and family to understand role of palliative care in current health situation.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs if required.
• Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient condition.
• Coordinates care with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Discusses health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Assists in development of protocols.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.

Certification and Licensure

Hold valid RN license in state of practice.
Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

(Home Health and Post Acute Care only)
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercy's HR-01-Fleet Safety policy.

Skills and Abilities
N/A
Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, and smell. This position frequently requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position occasionally requires distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The position requires the employee to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 pounds of force frequently.

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

N/A