Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner PRN - Pediatric Hospitalists at Baptist Med Ctr

INTEGRIS Health • Oklahoma City, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Hospitalist Program with INTEGRIS Health Children's is looking for a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the 24-bed Pediatrics unit on the campus of Baptist Medical Center as 'fill in', PRN status. This is a variable shift position (days/evenings). 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. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

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).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level