H) Resume/CV (CINDY)9. What is the difference between the resume and the curriculum vitae (CV)? The CV is an overview of your professional life, everything you have done professionally. A resume is a general and concise introduction of your experiences and skills as they relate to a particular career or position that you are aiming to acquire.When should the resume be used? A resume is used to apply to most non-academic jobsWhen should the CV be used? CVs are mostly used when applying for faculty positions, for grants or fellowships or for research positions in industry, academia or government. Whenever your research productivity and teaching experience would be valued.How often should both be revised/updated? Every 6 monthsWhen and how could each be required to submit in the course of the career of the APN?Resume- for each time you apply for a job or advancement within current position. CV- Any time you apply for a faculty positions, grants or fellowships or for research positions, academia or government. M) For Position Descriptions, Contracts and Practice Management (12) (CINDY)1. Describe the components of an NP position description plan. – Define the role of the nurse practitioner– Certification– Licensed – as RN, as NP – Certification – BCLS, ACLS, PALS or others as applicable to the job responsibilities – U.S. citizen, etc.– Description of Duties2. What are the duties most often found in a position description? tasks/procedures as well as abilities Examples of Tasks: – Common diagnoses/conditions– Provide physical examination, care and treatment – Initiate and interpret x-rays, tests, laborator • Examples of Abilities– Managing specific disease processes for inpatients– Managing specific disease processes for outpatients– Providing patient education3. What are the differences in job duties and administrative duties for a positions plan? Job duties have to do with patient care and administrative duties are duties having to do with the administrative side- attending CEU education, maintaining appropriate licensing, facilitating eval of records by physician etc...4. Discuss the components/elements of a contract by Buppert, found on the course reading list. According to Buppert, the contract has four key elements1. Capacity of all the parties – one party cannot withdraw without the agreement of the other2. Mutual agreement or meeting of the minds – a valid offer and acceptance of the offer3. Consideration – something of value that is given in exchange for some promise4. Legality of the subject matter of the contract – the legal concept of the offer5. Define the legal terms found in a contract. Indemnification and subrogation• Indemnification – the promise between the parties to hold each party harmless for the wrongdoing of the other party• Subrogation – the health care facility recovers from the NP the monetary losses sustained after the agency is found liable for negligence of the NP or other individual to whom the NP delegated any aspect of care or treatment Dispute resolution• Describes the process to be followed when there is a disagreement between the parties• Both parties will use their best efforts to solve the dispute• May have a binding resolution – the parties waive their rights to file a lawsuit in the event one of the parties is dissatisfied with the outcome of arbitration• May have a nonbinding resolution – the arbitration process must be concluded before a lawsuit is filed in court  Force Majeure• Contract is not considered breeched in situations where the Act of God prohibits one party from performing in accordance to the terms of the agreement such as floods, hurricanes, or human disasters such as war, riots, etc.  Non-Compete Clause (Restrictive covenants)• Can’t practice within a set number of miles from an employer’s business for a set time or enter into ventures that would compete with the interests of the organization, plan or practice group• Covenant not to compete• Can’t enter into ventures that would compete with the interests of the organization, plan or practice group6. What are the differences between an NP independent contractor and/or NPemployed by an organization? NP independent contractor– Are contracted by another to do something, but are not controlled by the other – Incurs liability for acts that are within the scope of practice• Do not have Respondeat Superior protection– Respondeat superior a legal doctrine which states that, in many circumstances, an employer is responsible for the actions of employees performed within the course of their employment.– Will not have benefits of sick time, annual leave, health insurance, life insurance, vacation unless this ispart of the contract agreed between the two parties– Will need a collaborating Physician– The decision on how to run the business is independent– Practice quality is under the control of Independent contractorEmployed by organization– have Respondeat Superior protection– benefits of sick time, annual leave, health insurance, life insurance, vacation– controlled by organization7. Practice management includes what elements according to Buppert/ the class notes. setting up the exterior and interior structure is very important• Location, building, parking & parking lot, handicap entranceto building, handicap entrance to waiting room• Waiting room, reception desk, examination rooms, restrooms, sinks in all rooms, clean and dirty lab • System for admission and discharge, making return visit appointments immediately, have a follow-up remainder call system• Maintenance – inside and out• Office furniture – desk, chairs – at least three, telephone, bookcase – one or two, lighting – overhead, desk lamp, computer – dedicated table, chair, monitor, speakers, printer& ink, software, CD disc and storage case, wireless access - maintenance contract• Supplies – all office areas and examination rooms and labs; system for ordering supplies• Mailing supplies – envelopes, overnight delivery, stamps • Hiring Staff• Managing the flow of patients• Lunch time • PRN staff contacts for vacation coverage• Office policies – responsibilities of each member in the office – who makes the coffee • Policies and Procedure Manuals• Productivity – payment based on the numbers of patients seen per unit of time• Follow the elements