Nurse Practitioner Intern

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/1/2023

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

790041B

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner Intern

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner Intern is a registered nurse who is active in a graduate program of study to become a board certified Advanced Practice Nurse. This individual delivers care and functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider under the immediate and direct supervision of another advanced practice nurse, Physician Assistant, or physician. This individual, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, provides comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in the ambulatory and/or acute care setting. The Nurse Practitioner Intern demonstrates and participates in medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems-based practice in caring for patients and families. The Nurse Practitioner Intern works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UW Health's educational and research missions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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All responsibilities noted below will be completed under the immediate and direct supervision of a board certified and privileged Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and/or physician.

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Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.

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

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Assists with ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and interpreting the results.

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Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

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

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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.

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Counsels and educates patients and families.

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Assists with and/or performs procedures pertinent to practice area.

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

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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 appropriate lifespan.

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Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

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

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

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

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Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

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Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

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

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Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

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Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented.

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

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

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

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

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Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

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

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

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Infants (Birth - 11 months)

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Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

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Preschool (4 - 5 years)

X

School Age (6 - 12 years)

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Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

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Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

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Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment in a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate program

Required

2 years

of nursing experience

Required

Registered Nurse license

Upon Hire

Required

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Ability to exercise independent judgment to develop, implement, and monitor nursing care practices to ensure quality care and cost-effective service

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Exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex patient care problems, administrative matters, and research issues

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative environment

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Professional demeanor

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Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

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Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health related agencies. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

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Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.