Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Hepatology - Baptist Medical Ctr
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. The Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment Initiates the order of laboratory tests, radiological examinations and other routine diagnostic procedures Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention Orders and initiates appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medication(s). This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Must follow standard precautions.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license
- Current BLS Certification
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Nice To Haves
- Acute Care certification is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
- Initiates the order of laboratory tests, radiological examinations and other routine diagnostic procedures
- Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
- Orders and initiates appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
- Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
- Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medication(s)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Professional expense allowance
- Malpractice/liability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
