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thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when
appropriate.
* Delegates patient care appropriately.
* Maintains accountability for actions taken.
* Effectively functions as a resource person.
* Acts as a patient advocate.
* Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or
students.
* Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
* Completes all competency requirements annually.
* Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician
practices policies.
* Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to
reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
* Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of
patient care.
* Practices all National Patient Safety Goals.
* Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
* Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's.
* Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
* Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
* Participates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as
required.
* Participates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities
as required.
Specialty Job Functions
* Please see specialty specific Addendum.
Required Qualifications
* The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
* Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent thinking
and decision-making ability, analytical problem solving skills, sound
judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to
function in a team environment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability
of nursing practice.
* Demonstrate the skills necessary to provide care and appropriately treat
patients.
* Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
* Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience
preferred.
* Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification preferred
License, Certification & Clearances
* Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Pennsylvania.
* Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with
prescriptive authority certified by a national certifying board accepted by
Excela Health.
* Current DEA registration.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
* PA Act 153 Clearance.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a
coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
* Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
* Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts,
standby, on-call, etc.).
* Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
* Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to
encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including
continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of
taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and
professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being
committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.
* Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela
Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment
opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related
disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected
class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all
applicable laws and regulations.
* Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions
and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart
below.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are
required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or
transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
Operates Vehicle
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
X
X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
X
X
Travel Between Sites
X
Direct Patient Care
X
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
X
Eye Protection
X
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
Body Protection
X
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
X
Mist Exposure
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or
transfer device is required.
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or
transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
X
X
Sitting
X
X
Walking
X
X
Climbing Stairs
X
X
Climbing Ladders
X
Standing
X
X
Kneeling
X
X
Squatting (Crouching)
X
X
Twisting/Turning
X
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
X
Gross Grasp
X
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
Carry
X
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X
X
Seeing Near w/Acuity
X
X
Feeling (Sensation)
X
X
Color Vision
X
X
Hearing Clearly
X
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
X
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
X
