Nurse Practitioner - Part time/Temporary
Six months assignment with potential to extend
Care with Purpose โ Make a Difference That Matters
At Grafton, weโre guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a Nurse Practitioner, your meaningful impact is felt every day through compassionate, evidence-based care that supports both the body and spirit. Youโll collaborate within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by colleagues who value your expertise and dedication. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we ensure you have the tools, training, and encouragement to thrive in your calling.
Join us โ and see the impact of your expertise change lives every day!
Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!
Schedule: Two days a week preferred, approximately 12-16 hours per week.ย
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner provides general medical care and treatment to Graftonโs client population (children, and adolescents) under supervising authority of a physician.ย Assesses the physical/emotional needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions.ย Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment.ย Supports provision of a therapeutic milieu by working in collaboration with academic and residential administrators.ย Provides direct services as defined in the scope of practice that pertains to his/her license.ย Spends 80% of work hours providing direct billable services, such as physical examinations, same-day sick client visits, etc. Reports to Executive Director administratively.ย Practices under supervising physician.ย
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSย
- Conducts admission file reviews for the organizationย
- Provides admission and/or annual physicalsย
- Provides same-day visits for sick clientsย
- Identifies need for, initiates, and coordinates referrals for specialty consultations; Coordinates follow-up with external medical specialistsย
- Medication Evaluation and Review โ Assess clients to determine if pharmacotherapy is warranted.ย Prescribe appropriate medication for client condition, conduct periodic medication review to monitor medication effectiveness and possible side effects, adjust medication regime according to client needsย
- Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations/testing to identify and assess clientโs clinical problems and health care needsย
- Discuss clients with supervising physician, as scheduledย
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed to consult with the treatment team about the course of treatment.ย Participates with regional team in providing leadership on treatment issuesย
- Documents client files, records physical findings, and formulates plan of care based on clientโs conditionย
- Signs verbal orders within 24 hours of giving the order; communicates any concerns about the procedure with the assigned treatment teamย
- Counsels and advises clients and families about physical, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of health through individual and group contacts to promote optimal healthย
- Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies methods designed to increase each personโs motivation to assume responsibility for his/her own healthcare.ย
- Model a positive/professional leadership attitude when dealing with others in a day-to-day work situationย
- Participates as an active member of the Medical Committeeย
- Performs other duties as assigned.ย ย
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSย
- Requires a Masterโs degree in nursing
- Minimum 3 years' of experience in the fieldย ย
- Must hold a valid Virginia license as issued by the Boards of Nursing and Medicineย ย
- Must be independently licensed for autonomous practice
PRN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace
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