About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider I is responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting in the implementation of patient care under the direction of the department Medical Director and department Nurse Director or supervising physician. This position requires close interaction with the medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary areas in order to maintain a quality multi-disciplinary approach to care of the critically ill patient.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) STATUS IN Texas required through the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- +1 year of related experience
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current Physician Assistant license through the Texas Physician Assistant Board of the Texas Medical Board
- +1 year of related experience ER/Urgent Care or Family Medicine.
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or current license through the Texas Physician Assistant Board of the Texas Medical Board
- Basic medical knowledge with clinical skills and judgement
- Effective communicator verbally and in writing; Must speak, read, and write English
- Possess analytical skills to evaluate care needs, ability to gather relevant clinical data, perform thorough physical examinations, and assist with clinical patient management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success dealing with patients, family members, and health care providers in highly stressful situations
- Able to work long hours, various shifts as assigned to meet the department’s business needs
Responsibilities
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate quality care for assigned patients.
- Performs procedures approved by Medical Director and documents accordingly in patient’s progress notes
- Provide coordination of care and education for patient and family support
- Develops treatment goals consistent with patient’s condition and appropriately orders post op/ post injury care including but not limited to activities, diet, medications, etc…
- Communicates updates to the patient and/or family members regarding plan of care, discharge plans, and decreases of stay.
- All other assigned duties related to patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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