CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) oversees the training and work of the NP’s. Moreover, the Lead NP will lead and perform a variety of routine duties to assist medicals staff in the examination and treatment of patients. The Lead NP delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The Lead NP also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for the training and development of unit staff.
2. Ensures policies and procedures are followed by staff and recommends disciplinary action.
3. Recruits, onboards, and train clinical staff.
4. Provides insight on the department operations to Clinical and Executive leadership to assist in the development of strategic planning and departmental expansion.
5. In collaboration with Medical Director will develop policies and procedures to support clinical practice.
6. Conducts chart audits.
7. Engage in PI/QI initiatives.
8. Engage in Risk Management initiatives.
9. Serves as clinical liaison between executive and clinical teams.
10. Prepares clinical data reports.
11. Attends internal/external meetings as a clinical representative.
12. Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
13. Functions independently to perform history and physical for patients.
14. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s needs.
15. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
16. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
17. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
18. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
19. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

20. Adheres to HealthyMD and clinic-level policies and procedures and safeguards HealthyMD assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s degree in Relevant field

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State ARNP license

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of recent administrative or high-level management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/ or supervise the work of others
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others
exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Environmental Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold

Wet/Humid conditions

Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke

Confined areas

High places

Equipment in motion

High noise levels

Environmental hazards

Exposure to TB

Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

Exposure to Radiant Energy

Outdoor/Exposed areas

Equipment Used

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vehicle Type

Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)

Use hand tools

Use power tools

Physical Requirements

Physical Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Stooping/Climbing

Carrying

Kneeling

Crouching

Bending

Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Sensory Requirements

Sensory Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vision Type

Vision

Near and Far

Depth Perception

Color Vision

Peripheral

Concentration

Use of keyboard or touchscreen

Talking

Feeling

Smelling

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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