ECMO Nurse Practitioner Director | Tyler, TX
About The Position
The MCS (Mechanical Circulatory Support) Director, in collaboration with the MCS team, coordinates all aspects of in-patient care and services for ECMO patients. Will also provide inpatient and outpatient services for VAD patients after program implementation. Developing a medical plan of care for urgent/non-urgent patients within the scope of practice of the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner utilizing written protocols to assure quality patient care. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current trends in diagnosis, treatment, and management of specific disease entities through continuing education processes to provide leadership and resource to patients and caregivers. Maintaining, reviewing, and evaluating patient records, charts, and other pertinent department data and medical information by using advanced clinical knowledge and utilization protocols to implement peer review and participate in quality management activities. Participating in the development and motivation of staff through training and observation to assure high quality patient care and continuous quality improvement. Providing good customer service by utilizing excellent communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure UT Health and departmental objectives are maintained. Performing related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed. Daily clinical management/co-management of patients in critical care and floor setting.
Requirements
- NP Licensure
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all aspects of in-patient care and services for ECMO patients.
- Provides inpatient and outpatient services for VAD patients after program implementation.
- Develops a medical plan of care for urgent/non-urgent patients within the scope of practice of the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner utilizing written protocols to assure quality patient care.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends in diagnosis, treatment, and management of specific disease entities through continuing education processes to provide leadership and resource to patients and caregivers.
- Maintains, reviews, and evaluates patient records, charts, and other pertinent department data and medical information by using advanced clinical knowledge and utilization protocols to implement peer review and participate in quality management activities.
- Participates in the development and motivation of staff through training and observation to assure high quality patient care and continuous quality improvement.
- Provides good customer service by utilizing excellent communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure UT Health and departmental objectives are maintained.
- Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.
- Daily clinical management/co-management of patients in critical care and floor setting.
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- CME allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
