Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs in Lakewood, WA

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an acute care setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington
  • Tacoma Area Post-Acute Care Facility
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • 40544BR

    Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington

    Nurse Practitioner
    Post-Acute Care

    Description

    Are you looking to take back control of your work/life balance with a job that allows you to set your own schedule and work autonomously? Are you passionate about patient care? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you. When you join TeamHealth, you will enjoy autonomy over your practice, an uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.

    TeamHealth is hiring for a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) to work in a skilled nursing facilities Monday through Friday in the Tacoma, Washington, area. As an advanced practice provider in the skilled nursing facility setting your will experience:
    • A Diverse Patient Population: Skilled nursing facilities provide clinicians with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or in need of rehabilitation. This variety can offer valuable experience in treating a range of medical conditions.
    • An Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working in a skilled nursing facility allows clinicians to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment can enhance patient care by incorporating different perspectives and expertise.
    • Long-Term Relationships: Clinicians in skilled nursing facilities have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. Building rapport over time can lead to better continuity of care, improved patient outcomes, and a sense of fulfillment in providing ongoing support to individuals in need.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
    • Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
    • Order and interpret lab results
    • Prescribe and monitor medications
    • Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
    • Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
    • Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
    • Promote healthy lifestyle changes
    Desired Attributes:
    • Critical thinking skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team
    • Strong work ethic
    • Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness
    • Empathy, compassion and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents
    Requirements:
    • A minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner in a primary care setting required
    • Post acute care experience a plus, but not required
    • Active and unrestricted Washington NP license required
    • Active and unrestricted Washington DEA required
    Compensation and Benefits:
    Our compensation is a productivity-based model (Fee for Service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential. Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $118,000/annually and $145,00/annually. This full-time role is benefit eligible.

    Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.

    If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

    California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/

    Recruiter Phone Number

    (865) 500-1248

    State

    WA

    Marketing City

    Tacoma

    Facility

    Tacoma Area Post-Acute Care Facility

    Latitude

    47.2529

    Longitude

    • 122.4443

    City Caption

    Tacoma, Washington

    City Description

    Tacoma has been known as the City of Destiny for more than 100 years. Nestled on the shores of Commencement Bay on the West Coast of the U.S., Tacoma is an international gateway to the Pacific Rim and the world. The city also serves as a gateway to some of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world, such as Puget Sound, Mount Rainier National Park, and the Olympic Peninsula. Living in Tacoma, you can enjoy freshwater lakes, mountains, island hopping on Puget Sound, shopping, live theatre, and fine dining, ski resorts, hiking, and camping.

    Facility Caption

    Why TeamHealth Post-Acute Care?

    Facility Description

    TeamHealth has been operation for over 40 years and as the leading provider of facilities-based medicine, TeamHealth's post-acute care program is the largest network of post-acute care clinicians. Our team is comprised of more than 1,500 primary care and behavioral health clinicians in more than 31 states. Our post-acute program is built around a team that coordinates care across skilled nursing, long-term care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation facilities. We deliver care to post-acute patients at over 2000 post-acute facilities. Our post-acute clinicians help us prevent avoidable readmissions, improve alignment between post-acute and acute facilities, and promote successful care transitions to deliver a higher standard of patient care. Our post-acute care clinicians receive best-in-class orientation and training, a dedicated EHR system and access to ongoing clinical education. TeamHealth has the resources to support you growing a strong practice and provide you with an excellent work/life balance. We are offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare today.

    Job Benefits

    • Flexible weekday schedule with weekday call requirements only
    • Excellent comprehensive benefits package
    • Uncapped earning potential
    • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
    • Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
    • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
    • Stability of a respected industry leader
    • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program

    Address line 1

    135 S 336TH ST

    Working Level

    Full-Time

    Zip

    98003-6350

    Recruiter Email

    Tammy_Turner@teamhealth.com

    Facility Name

    West Seattle Pac Pc (Sea) - Mkt

    Alternate State Name

    Washington

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • DispatchHealth Management
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • How You'll Make an Impact: A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Post Acute
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner will provide healthcare services under the direction of a physician. The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct and evaluate resident/patient care in an in-patient Pos...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Post Acute Rehabilitation Physicians
  • Gig Harbor, WA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Post Acute Rehabilitation Physicians is a physician owned and operated group that focuses on improving outcomes for patients undergoing therapy in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The jo...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Post Acute Rehabilitation Physicians
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Post Acute Rehabilitation Physicians is a physician owned and operated group that focuses on improving outcomes for patients undergoing therapy in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The jo...
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Heart Failure - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Pulse Heart Institute
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • About Pulse Heart Institute MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a partnership between Cardiac Study Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Centers, and MultiCare Medical Associates. Sharing a lo...
  • 8 Days Ago

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0 Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs found in Lakewood, WA area

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Lakewood, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Tacoma, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Federal Way, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Spanaway, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Olympia, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Dispatchhealth Management
  • Lakebay, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NURSE PRACTITIONER
  • Reskin Medical
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Reskin Medical is a growing company focused on positivity, learning and great patient ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 58,163 at the 2010 census. Lakewood is located at 47°10′N 122°32′W / 47.167°N 122.533°W / 47.167; -122.533 (47.164, -122.526). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.95 square miles (49.08 km2), of which, 17.17 square miles (44.47 km2) is land and 1.78 square miles (4.61 km2) is water. There are several lakes within the city limits; the largest in area are American Lake, Lake Steilacoom, Gravelly Lake, Lake Louise, and Waughop Lake. A number of small creeks flow through ...
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs
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