Nurse Practitioners provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order tests, and prescribe medication for children and adults. A nurse practitioner helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. They work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Nurse Practitioners perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. They serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.
Job Responsibilities:
Providers will perform thorough, complete, and comprehensive patient history and physical exams. This will be in accordance with the format agreed upon by providers and the facility. This is a flexible schedule, hybrid position with onsite/ telemedicine variety. This is an on-call position on scheduled days, and the provider will only be necessary for the medical clearance portion of the patient’s stay at the behavioral health location and will collaborate with psych primary staff.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient records
Checks in with patients about prognoses
Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans
Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards
Analyzes medical records and reports
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions
Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Updates patient charts and uploads to software
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care
Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools
Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Has Nurse Practitioner & Registered Nurse licenses in the state.
Has Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty preferred.
Has National Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
Has a Master’s in Nursing required; Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
Communicates effectively
Collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Doctors, and other medical professionals
Problem-solves well independently and as part of a team.
Develops strong relationships with patients and their families and has a stellar bedside manner
Has strong leadership skills
Continuously self-regulates professional presentation, especially during emotionally-charged situations
Presents informed and available to medical staff during patient rounds or telephonic consultations
Partners with others to ensure cohesive teamwork and healthy communication
Gives consideration to situations that may produce divisiveness or be received as diminishing others’ roles or authority
Considers the employees’ demonstrated strengths and skillset in making patient care assignments
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire.
This position will work Part Time, Full Time, or PRN depending on need.
Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse
Job Classification: Direct Patient Care/EHR
Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients
Performs general nursing care to patients
Triage patients to the appropriate setting to best need their health care needs
Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
Room patients, obtain brief history, and document pertinent information including vital signs
Assist with office procedures as directed (may include but not limited to: nebulizer treatments, wound care, cast/splint applications, etc.)
Provide telephone advice to patients as directed
Provide telephone follow-up to patients as directed
Communicate with providers regarding patient calls
Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by the providers
Administer injections/IV’s/Straight Catheters as directed by the provider
Refill prescriptions as directed by provider/protocols
Facilitate/perform lab & diagnostic testing per provider order
Act as a liaison for providers
Facilitate completion of forms as appropriate
Review and report test results to patients and instruct as to the appropriate follow-up per the provider’s direction
Complete prior authorizations paper/process as appropriate
Complete referral forms, and make referral appointments
Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians
Maintains timely flow of patients
Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Use of electronic medical record (EMR) (may include but not limited to: documentation, referrals, order entry, pre-certification, etc.)
Maintains patient confidentiality
Other duties designated under the scope of licensure
Performs related work as required
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for registered nursing to provide patient care and treatment
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skill in taking vital signs
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level
Must display excellent teamwork
Education/Experience/Certifications:
RN with current Wisconsin license
CPR certification
RN experience preferred
Previous experience working on an Electronic medical record (EMR)
Typical Working Conditions:
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings dealing with multiple patients in a short period of time. This is a fast-paced job that needs to be done with efficiency and precaution. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for patient transfer (with assistance of other staff). Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
Sometimes has to wheelchair patients with a force of up to 70lbs
Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range
Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
Physical Requirements
Sit
Stand
Walk
Drive
Climb (Stairs/Ladders)
Bend (Neck)
Bend (Waist)
Squat
Kneel/Crawl
Twist/Turn (Neck)
Twist/Turn (Waist)
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.
Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.
Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
Reach (Above shoulder level)
Reach (Below shoulder level)
Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)
Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
Color Discrimination (Vision)
Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)
Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)
Hears Whispers < 3 feet
Hears Whispers 3-8 feet
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire.
Obtain & document nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more specific investigations as needed
Identify abnormal diagnostic data, and show a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and/or others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Communicate with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
Accept accountability for clinical care of assigned patients including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
Evaluate and note the patient’s response to care defined in the care plan and medical records
Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for patient transfer (with assistance of other staff). Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
Sometimes has to wheelchair patients with a force of up to 70lbs
Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range
Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
Physical Requirements
Sit
Stand
Walk
Drive
Climb (Stairs/Ladders)
Bend (Neck)
Bend (Waist)
Squat
Kneel/Crawl
Twist/Turn (Neck)
Twist/Turn (Waist)
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.
Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.
Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
Reach (Above shoulder level)
Reach (Below shoulder level)
Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)
Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
Color Discrimination (Vision)
Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)
Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)
Hears Whispers < 3 feet
Hears Whispers 3-8 feet
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire.
The administrative position exists to develop and enhance Sequoia’s Human Resources function and be a support to all Sequoia employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with Sequoia Directors to understand and execute Sequoia’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
Manage the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants with direction from Sequoia Directors for organizational needs
Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Analyze industry compensation and benefits to determine adequate offerings to employees and candidates.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire.
