Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The position requires a strong focus on patient care and service. This job entails the APP to independently perform a variety of procedures. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail oriented, and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to provide patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner, and will maintain effective communication with patients, hospital staff, and Attendings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

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• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
  
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
  
• Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
  
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
  
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
  
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
  
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
  
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and competency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
  
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
  
• Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts / Days
  
  
  BENEFITS
  
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  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
    
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    
    
    QUALIFICATIONS
    
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    • EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program must have AGACNP
      
    • Inpatient experience
      
    • Experience - 2 years of critical care experience preferred OR completion of a critical care fellowship
      
      
      CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
      
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      • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
        
      • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
        
      • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC)
        

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