HLT Nurse Practitioner IV

Additional Information

Position Description Continued:

Professionalism

1.Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and

unanticipated adverse outcomes.

2.Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

3.Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.

4.Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible,

resilient and change oriented.

5.Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of HUHS through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

6.Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

All Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) staff and staff affiliates are considered Health Care Workers and as a condition of employment must provide documentation of the following:

• Letter of good health from your personal health care provider.

• TB skin test (within past 3 months) or, if known skin test positive, documentation of previous chest x-ray, information about any past treatment.

• Documentation of immunity (positive antibody titers) for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.

• Proof of appropriate past immunization for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.

• Hepatitis B vaccine series - required for staff with possible exposure to blood or blood borne pathogens.

• A current Flu vaccine (this season) and Covid vaccines to include the Primary series and Bivalent Booster.

The required medical documentation/medical clearances can often be obtained by contacting your Pediatrician, PCP, medical provider. Titers, TB Skin testing can be performed by appointment at Occupational Health facilities.

HUHS continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider community. Being up to date with COVID vaccination, annual flu vaccination and other required medical vaccinations and documentation are required as a condition of employment at HUHS. You may claim exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical or religious reasons.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree

• Graduate of accredited nursing program

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at HUHS works collaboratively to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult and older adult University Community. The Nurse Practitioner works interdependently within a multidisciplinary team. Provides travel health consultation, immunizations, and related services, as well as primary/urgent care. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements.

Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to area of practice.

• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.

• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

• Develops implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

• Counsels and educates patients and families.

• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care

1.Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and

effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease

throughout the lifespan.

2.Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members

of the healthcare team.

3.Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

4.Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement

1.Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.

2.Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

3.Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and

constructive feedback in a professional manner.

4.Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill

attainment

5.Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

1.Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health

professionals and health related agencies.

2.Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

3.Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

4.Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age,

culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

5.Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Systems Based Practice

1.Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

2.Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

3.Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

4.Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).

Age Specific Competencies Identifies age specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care for the following groups:

• Adolescent 13-19 years

• Young Adult 20-40 years

• Middle Adult 41-65 years

• Older Adult over 65 years