REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for Family Nurse Practitioners which has been approved by the State Board of Nursing OR Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants.
• Must have current Iowa license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Must have current federal and state DEA licensure and maintain BLS certification.
• Additional national certification in a specialty area is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is desirable.
• Must have credentialing ability on all professional levels
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively and respond in a professional manner in busy and/or stressful situations
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing. Bilingual preferred.
• Must have ability to work independently as appropriate to level of training and experience.
• Must have the ability to relate effectively to patients and families, as well as providers and other staff.
Technical Skills:
Ability to operate essential equipment and perform essential procedures in nursing department. Demonstrates knowledge, abilities and skills required to perform a wide variety of nursing functions. Mathematical ability necessary to compute drug dosages accurately. Annual completion of unit specific competencies.
PC Competencies:
The incumbent must demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the Windows environment as well as ability to access and use information in meaningful ways. The incumbent must have the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in meaningful ways using email, word processing, excel, and power point. CPSI knowledge and resource.
Behavioral Competencies:
Support Dallas County Hospital’s vision and mission; maintain confidentiality of all work information;
Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment; exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers; display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations; participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy.
DCH prohibits any retaliation, direct or indirect, against an employee who, in good faith, seeks help or reports known or suspected violations of the Code or related Policies.
Decision Making Latititude:
Freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and protocols
Dallas County Hospital and Family Medicine Clinics
