Trauma Nurse Practitioner

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! Benefit Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Summary Description The Trauma Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes advanced knowledge and clinical expertise to perform services enhancing the efficiency of trauma services. The Trauma nurse practitioner facilitates care for patients who are traumatically injured. Diagnostic reasoning, advanced therapeutic interventions and education are key elements in the provision of care using a collaborative model. The Trauma NP works in collaboration with physicians as a member of the multidisciplinary trauma team. The Trauma NP provides care to the trauma patient using advanced skills in physical exam, diagnosis and treatment. The Trauma NP writes medical orders (medications, tests and invasive procedures) and may perform invasive procedures and perform or assist with surgical procedures. The Trauma NP also functions as a consultant, educator, researcher and resource for patient, families, community, nursing personnel and other health care providers. The Trauma Nurse Practitioner promotes system changes to enhance quality of care and organizational effectiveness/efficiency and actively participates on the Trauma Quality Improvement Process (TQIP), State of Michigan Trauma Quality Process Improvement (M-TQIP) Committee and trauma program quality assurance initiatives; conducts/utilizes research to promote health and improve health care delivery. The Trauma NP assumes responsibility for own professional development. Appropriate privileges are required to provide patient services, prescribe pharmacological and perform medical interventions. The Trauma Nurse Practitioner obtains and maintains in good standing privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization. A. PRACTICE. The Trauma NP provides patient services which enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care, all in support of but not in lieu of, physician services. None of the Trauma NP's services will include services billable by the physician team. 1. Identifies appropriate trauma patients upon referral and orders the initial trauma evaluation. Assesses the health status of patients through performing preliminary health histories, performing physical exams and analyzing data to formulate diagnoses. Develops prioritized, comprehensive problem list and prioritizes/prescribes interventions and diagnostic tests in collaboration with a physician or according to established protocols. Consistently collects patient data, which is prioritized according to the patient's immediate needs. 2. Monitors trauma outcomes to meet performance standards required by the American College of Surgeons-Trauma (ACS), DMC and personal expectations. Contributes to the plan of care developed in collaboration with the patient, family, the multidisciplinary trauma team and other health care professionals 3. Prescribes and implements trauma interventions identified in the interdisciplinary plan of care. 4. Performs patient visits according to patient condition, no less frequently than daily, to evaluate and document patient progress, in addition to physician visits. 5. Acts as a patient/family advocate to ensure trauma care services are delivered in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner. Assesses the patient's emotional and social status at visits and refers to psychosocial team when needed during and post-traumatic event. 6. Performs medication reconciliation. B. EDUCATION 1. Provides Trauma education opportunities to develop and enhance performance, problem-solving and critical thinking skills of nursing staff. 2. Educates nursing staff and other health care providers in the development, implementation and evaluation of trauma teaching strategies for patients/families. 3. Instructs patients/families/caregivers about medical condition, post trauma management, follow-up care, medications, illness prevention, health promotion, coping strategies. The intent is to increase knowledge and the ability to manage the traumatic event and maximize coping strategies for patients, families/caregivers. 4. Precepts, teaches, coaches and mentors students, nurses and other health care providers on the spectrum of trauma care. C. RESEARCH 1. Conducts trauma-related research independently or in collaboration with other nurses and/or other disciplines within the trauma center consistent with employer's research policies. 2. Analyzes and disseminates relevant trauma nursing research. Applies trauma research findings in clinical setting to improve practice in the field of trauma. D. MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP 1. Acts as an independent practitioner. Utilizes independent judgment to effectively recommend changes in clinical practice and/or prescription of nursing interventions in patient care. 2. Utilizes continuous quality improvement to recommend system changes with trauma care. Integrates clinical and management trauma skills with fiscal responsibility. 3. Provides proactive leadership to attain excellence in clinical nursing practice and quality patient care at the trauma department, divisional and organizational levels. 4. Supervises clinical practice to ensure effective, efficient quality trauma care delivery 5. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with trauma policies E. PROFESSIONAL 1. Maintains current knowledge and clinical expertise of trauma care through ongoing involvement in professional activities. Engages in collaborative appraisal of professional practice. 2. Acknowledges and evaluates ethical considerations with trauma patients. Assures informed consent. 3. Models professionalism and positive guest relations. Engages in activities that enhance/advance the profession of nursing as it relates to trauma. Sets professional trauma goals and demonstrates achievements. 4. Position will be 100% dedicated as the Trauma Nurse Practitioner and will be supporting all patients in the trauma service line. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Supports the standards set forth in the DMC Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards, and as directed, implementing external and internal audit recommendations. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations TJC requirements, and DMC policies and procedures. The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk.

Requirements

Registered nurse licensure to practice in the state of Michigan.
State of Michigan Nurse Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner training program.
Two years clinical experience as a professional nurse.
National certification in advanced practice nursing specialty from one of the following certification bodies: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses (NCBPNPN) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization. Application for Allied Health Professional credentialing must be submitted to the Detroit Medical Center Medical Affairs Office upon hire.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal, educational and clinical skills necessary to teach or counsel patients, families, healthcare providers and the community on trauma care.
Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue and perform leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
Creative thinking, self-direction, problem-solving and decision-making abilities and skills.
Clinical trauma expertise, theoretical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to perform principle duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Prefer three years trauma experience and be (ATLS) Advance Trauma Life Support trained within 6 month of hire and remain current.

Responsibilities

Identifies appropriate trauma patients upon referral and orders the initial trauma evaluation.
Assesses the health status of patients through performing preliminary health histories, performing physical exams and analyzing data to formulate diagnoses.
Develops prioritized, comprehensive problem list and prioritizes/prescribes interventions and diagnostic tests in collaboration with a physician or according to established protocols.
Consistently collects patient data, which is prioritized according to the patient's immediate needs.
Monitors trauma outcomes to meet performance standards required by the American College of Surgeons-Trauma (ACS), DMC and personal expectations.
Contributes to the plan of care developed in collaboration with the patient, family, the multidisciplinary trauma team and other health care professionals
Prescribes and implements trauma interventions identified in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Performs patient visits according to patient condition, no less frequently than daily, to evaluate and document patient progress, in addition to physician visits.
Acts as a patient/family advocate to ensure trauma care services are delivered in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.
Assesses the patient's emotional and social status at visits and refers to psychosocial team when needed during and post-traumatic event.
Performs medication reconciliation.
Provides Trauma education opportunities to develop and enhance performance, problem-solving and critical thinking skills of nursing staff.
Educates nursing staff and other health care providers in the development, implementation and evaluation of trauma teaching strategies for patients/families.
Instructs patients/families/caregivers about medical condition, post trauma management, follow-up care, medications, illness prevention, health promotion, coping strategies.
Precepts, teaches, coaches and mentors students, nurses and other health care providers on the spectrum of trauma care.
Conducts trauma-related research independently or in collaboration with other nurses and/or other disciplines within the trauma center consistent with employer's research policies.
Analyzes and disseminates relevant trauma nursing research.
Applies trauma research findings in clinical setting to improve practice in the field of trauma.
Acts as an independent practitioner.
Utilizes independent judgment to effectively recommend changes in clinical practice and/or prescription of nursing interventions in patient care.
Utilizes continuous quality improvement to recommend system changes with trauma care.
Integrates clinical and management trauma skills with fiscal responsibility.
Provides proactive leadership to attain excellence in clinical nursing practice and quality patient care at the trauma department, divisional and organizational levels.
Supervises clinical practice to ensure effective, efficient quality trauma care delivery
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with trauma policies
Maintains current knowledge and clinical expertise of trauma care through ongoing involvement in professional activities.
Engages in collaborative appraisal of professional practice.
Acknowledges and evaluates ethical considerations with trauma patients.
Assures informed consent.
Models professionalism and positive guest relations.
Engages in activities that enhance/advance the profession of nursing as it relates to trauma.
Sets professional trauma goals and demonstrates achievements.
Position will be 100% dedicated as the Trauma Nurse Practitioner and will be supporting all patients in the trauma service line.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

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