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LifePoint Health

Nurse Practitioner Family Practice

LifePoint Health, Price, Utah, United States, 84501


*Who We Are:* *People are our passion and purpose:* Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Castleview Hospital serves its community with inpatient and outpatient services at its 39-bed facility. We also provide other outside services and clinics. ·

Physician Services Price, Utah ·

Emery Medical Center Castle Dale, Utah ·

Urgent Care, Price Utah Castleview Hospital maintains a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Stroke designated facility, and has been named a Top 100 and Top 20 rural and community hospital several times.

*Where We Are:* Located in the high desert of Eastern Utah, the city of Price combines diverse cultural possibilities with beautiful scenery, an enviable climate and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. We are a center education, art, festivals, and history and offer something for everyone to enjoy. *Why Choose Us:* * * ·

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees** ·

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees** ·

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance** ·

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants** ·

And much more...**

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients in an assigned area/service.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

* Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. * Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given. * Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. * Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. * Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. * Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination. * Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. * Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, including all state, TJC and Federal regulations in their area of practice. * Attends and participates in department staff meetings; reads and signs all meeting minutes as acknowledgement of information received; demonstrates compliance and knowledge of new changes within department and hospital. * Consistently supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization. Acts in a positive, proactive manner to support department and hospital efforts in the community and with co-workers. * Complies with annual TB and Fit Testing requirements as it related to the job. * Has demonstrated an awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice. * Knows, understands, and adheres to system/hospital/department policies and procedures. * Demonstrates and takes responsibility for workplace safety. Exhibits knowledge regarding the hazard and injury reporting procedures. * Complies with Confidentiality/ HIPAA requirements and observes patient privacy needs. * Understands Cultural/spiritual diversity issues as they relate to the job; is cognizant of patient's cultural differences and includes spiritual health as a component of patient care. * Practices proper infection control techniques and understands importance of following IC requirements. * Attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings and pertinent seminars. * Completes mandatory annual education requirements. * Maintains all licenses and certification in good standing and active.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire date and maintained.

License:

Utah state Nurse Practitioner license

Experience

1-2 years experience in family practice is preferred.

EEOC Statement:

Castleview Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

**Job:** **Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant*

**Organization:** **Castleview Physician Services*

**Title:** *Nurse Practitioner Family Practice*

**Location:** *Utah-Price*

**Requisition ID:** *7423-3082*