Nurse Practitioner - Global Svcs

Minimum Education
MSN Masters degree in Nursing with certification in specialty from a recognized certifying body. (Required)
BSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Related experience (Required) And
3 years In the care of children (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Eligible for certification.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, and the GroupWise e-mailing system.
Continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification in specialty.
Demonstrates effective conflict management skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the District of Columbia, and Credentialed to practice by the Medical Staff Office at CNMC. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Practice

• Assess clinical status of each patient, utilize medical and nursing knowledge.

• Accurately, oversee care coordination for patients managed by Global Services, discuss care with the treating team and provide updates to the sponsor; develop and implement an appropriate plan of care to address patient problems; write patient care orders/prescribe therapy and or interventions as needed.

• Identify significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, and other diagnostic tests and adjust plan of care accordingly; differentiate between normal and abnormal clinical findings; perform procedures as indicated (see position specific competency details).

• Prescribe legend drugs according to CNMC guidelines.

• Participate in and organize multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.

• Be a clinical resource in area of specialty for parents and the interdisciplinary care team.

Communication

• Model consultation skills as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Collaborate with nursing and other health care professionals to plan and implement system change.

• Provide a point of contact for patients and families pre, post and throughout hospitalization.

• In collaboration with the patient care team assess learning needs of patients and parents and provides for education as necessary .

Professional Practice/Research

• Participate in Shared Leadership.

• Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey .

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

• Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

• Participate in community Activities.

Leadership

• Participate in the evaluation of care provided to patients within specialty area and communicate findings to appropriate personnel; share expertise and knowledge in area of specialty with other health care professionals.

• Participate in the review, revision and development of care protocols and standards of patient care.

• Identify staff development needs and communicate as appropriate.

• Model CNMC's values and beliefs; inspire and encourage teamwork.

• Oversee the care coordination by the Nurse Navigators and Patient Care Coordinators

• Complete annual self evaluation.

Research

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

• Accountable to support the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

• Evaluate and disseminate information pertaining to the research of others in area of specialty.

• Support and is aware of the on-going research of others in area of specialty at CNMC.

• Participate and guide others in the research process.

Organizational Accountabilities
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

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