Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent.
• 3 years- Previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU, CCU required.
• Some NP experience preferred but physicians will provide additional training.
• NURSE PRACTITIONER - NLNP Official Recognition as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the team member is working
• Prescriptive Authority for the state in which the team member is working
• Controlled Substance license for the state in which the team member is working.
• Federal DEA license
• Clerical Testing
• Basic computer skills
• Word processing
• Mathematical skills
• Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib)

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by performing medical history and physical examination, including the medical, nursing, functional and financial conditions.
• Document all assessments in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs and diagnostic procedures based on assessment and follow-up as appropriate.
• Write prescriptions/physician order under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines.
• Manage care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel.
• Provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.
• Rounds on inpatients based on directions of the attending physician.
• Dictate and document patient history, physical exam and plans of care.
• Document admission and discharge notes when appropriate, ensuring that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Perform specific invasive procedures, within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for improvements in patient care and clinical operations.
• Participate in research projects, papers or other publications.