[NP-Jobs] Maryland, NP Position

Mon Jun 22 14:43:25 PDT 2015

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Maryland - Nurse Practitioner Position     (posted) 06-22-15
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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine 
Inc. (HJF) is seeking a */Nurse Practitioner/* to support the 
Integrative Cardiac Health Project (ICHP), located at the Walter Reed 
National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.  HJF provides 
scientific, technical and programmatic support services to ICHP.

*_Responsibilities:_*
1. Identifies and manages outcomes for own case load of patients with 
coronary artery disease or with risk factors for coronary disease, such 
as hyperlipidemia, diabetes inellitus, and hypertension.  Obtains and 
records a health history and review of systems. Performs physical 
examination for related body systems and interprets abnormal and normal 
findings. Orders and interprets related laboratory and diagnostic 
tests.  Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in order to 
make medical diagnosis regarding physical, emotional, or social 
disabilities.  Develops a strategic plan for therapeutic intervention 
using the patient's problem list.
2. Understands the interconnected nature of CV risk factors and their 
impact on the whole person.  Provides individualized education to 
patients regarding the disease process, diagnostic tests, therapeutic 
regimen, and methods of adapting medication and treatment regimens into 
the patient's lifestyles.  Provides support and assistance in coping 
with their disease process.  Provides counseling to patients for the 
prevention of illness and maintenance of health including; diet, 
exercise, sleep improvement and methods for stress management to enhance 
overall wellbeing and health.  Collaborates with CPP clinical team to 
ensure beneficiary is integrated into services provided by the project.  
Collaborates with physicians regarding medical care needs of patients, 
as well as decisions regarding medical care needs.  Monitors patient's 
responses to therapeutic regimens and adjusts regimens with established 
protocols, recognizing when to refer the patient to the physician.
3. Collaborates with clinical team at Clinical Review, at least monthly, 
in the management of patients’ in evaluating and revising therapeutic 
plans.  Teaches interactive lectures in educational workshops once 
monthly.  Receives referrals from other health care professionals.  
Documents in patient record alt observations, plans, treatments, 
teaching, and other important findings.  Identifies components of the 
regimen that may be delegated to other clinical staff.
4. Works with direct supervisor, Director of Clinical Programs, to 
develop and implement NP-managed, outcomes-focused programs in the 
prevention of cardiovascular disease and advanced cardiovascular risk 
factor management.
5. Participates in ongoing peer review of records with other nurse 
practitioners, review of journals, etc.  Able to learn how to conduct 
exercise stress testing.  Initiates emergency care as appropriate.  
Maintains current licensure/certifications in appropriate state, 
territory or the District of Columbia.
6. Monitors exceptions, deviations, and differences from the established 
protocols to identify and report problems. Variances are analyzed and 
reported through a continuous process improvement channel to use 
solutions and improve delivery of care.
7. Responsibilities include the following: a. Tracks and analyzes 
patient outcomes using clinical metrics while monitoring lifestyle 
interventions.
8. Develops, reviews, and appropriately updates policies, protocols, 
standards of practice, standard operating procedures, and scope of 
practice regarding clinical process and advanced cardiovascular 
prevention in collaboration with the multidisciplinary members of the 
health care team.
9. Maintains an updated clinical database to optimize data collection 
and maximize patient outcomes tracking.
10. Serves as clinical consultant to other interdisciplinary health care 
providers on the ICHP team.
11. Maintains relevant patient education materials, safety guidelines, 
and patient satisfaction system.
12. Ensures risk management measures are fully implemented, adequate 
environment of patient care and emergency preparedness, and 
competency-based performance of ancillary staff members remain updated.
13. Maintains infection control measure, policy, and activities.
14. Monitors the ICHP patient care related to performance improvement 
activities.
15. Assists in preparation for JCAHO inspections.
16. Strives to be a productive, energetic and effective team player.
17. Coordinates or conducts in-service education programs for other 
health care professionals.  Supervises and instructs students in 
clinical experiences.
18. Facilitates and maintains open communication link with related 
hospital clinical departments in the event of participant 
hospitalization or outpatient procedures, receives participant status 
updates and communicates formation back to fee clinical team.

*_Required Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:_*  Registered nurse 
practitioner licensed from the appropriate state board of nursing; 
experience in cardiology or cardiovascular nursing is preferred.  Must 
have adult education skills, excellent organizational and communication 
skills and the ability to work in a participative team-oriented environment

*_Minimum Education/Training Requirements:_*  Masters in Nursing, which 
includes formal training as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse 
Practitioner. Current certification in BLS required; certification in 
Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred. Registered Nurse Licensure in the 
District of Columbia, a state or territory of the United States and 
Certification as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

*_Minimum Experience:_*  2 to 4 years clinical experience as a nurse 
practitioner and certification from the appropriate national licensing 
agency.  At least 1 year experience as an Adult or Family Nurse 
Practitioner, experience in cardiology or related specialty preferred.

*_Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls:_*  Work is reviewed and 
evaluated on the basis of demonstrated effectiveness in meeting 
program's objectives, initiatives employed, and soundness of judgment 
exorcised.  Receives supervision from the Director of Clinical Programs, 
ICHP, who provides guidance and instruction with regard to operational 
concepts, standards, processes, objectives to be achieved as well as 
clinical oversight The Medical Director, ICHP, will provide overall 
clinical oversight for all patients in the CPP.

*_Physical Capabilities:_*  Work includes walking, standing, bending, 
and carrying light items.

*_Work Environment:_*  Office and clinic setting. Work involves normal 
everyday risks or discomforts typical of offices, meeting rooms, etc, 
which are adequately heated, lighted and ventilated.

Please apply on-line at *careers.hjf.org <http://careers.hjf.org/>* 
click "Advanced Search" and enter job number *_/210429/_* in the Job 
Opening ID box.

*The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military 
Medicine (HJF) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other 
status protected by law.*

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