Henry Ford Health System - Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care
(2898618)Location: Detroit, Michigan - United States
Posted: 11/21/2009
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Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care (Detroit Campus)
Functions primarily as a team member involved with direct patient management under the authorization and supervision of a physician member of the medical staff. Performs nursing functions independently. Direct medical management (e.g., patient history, physical examination, ordering and interpreting tests, making diagnoses and instituting treatment programs) is authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily the presence of a physician member of the medical staff. Specific procedures within a specialty are individually credentialed. Can function entirely within the Nursing Department or as part of a medical team. Guidelines will be formulated within individual departments and/or divisions to indicate how all CNP's are integrated into each medical care team.
EXPERIENCE: 3 or more years RN experience preferably in a Palliative Care setting.
EDUCATION: License as a Registered Nurse. Master's Degree in Nursing. Certification in one of the following: ANA certification exam in nursing specialty field or National Certification Corporation (NCC) or National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates. Certification from the State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP). BCLS certification. CERTIFICATION: RN
| Job Capacity: | Employee (full-time) |
| Minimum Education Level: | See Job Description |
| Visa Sponsorship: | No |
| Related Industries: | Nurse Practitioner |
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