Nurse Practitioner- ICU

Conifer Health Solutions•Harlingen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Baptist Medical Center and Tenet Healthcare are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Critical Care team in Brownsville and Harlingen, TX. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of medical professionals and is a crucial member of the patient experience. This is a full-time role covering 160 shifts annually and is open to both new graduates and experienced candidates.

Requirements

Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
RNP License.
Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Nice To Haves

Open to both new graduate and experienced candidates

Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources
Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
Orders medications.
Other duties as assigned