Allergy/Immunology Nurse Practitioner - Intermountain Health : Job Details

Job Description: This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other duties as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Collaboration Agreement and/or other similar documentation as appropriate. Essential Functions Clinical Practice:

• Perform appropriate history , physical examination, and diagnostic approach to ensure proper and complete care of the patient across the lifespan.

• Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.

• Provide for the treatment of the patient's physical health and mental well-being (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient.

• Engage in patient-focused, team-based, multi-specialty collaboration.

• Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate , effective, timely , and cost efficient.

• Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures as defined by Scope of Practice.

• Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care. Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure. Ensure that records are detailed and complete and comply with related standards and regulations.

• Attendance of monthly meetings and education sessions to aid in professional development and optimal patient care outcomes.

• Play an active role in mentoring students and the onboarding process of new staff members, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

• May be required to take call.

Education:

• Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patients , patient family , and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.

• Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise . Provides teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.

• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill .

Consultation/Collaboration:

• Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.

• Communicates clinical information timely , accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.

• May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise .

Research:

• May participate in research and utilize evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.

• Supports professional development through research processes .

Skil ls

• Patient/ Acute and or Chronic Care

• Pharma M anagement

• Patient Assessment

• Implement Treatment Plans

• Computer keyboarding and technology

• Communication

• Life support