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)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct cardiac catheterization procedures and provide post-procedure care
- Perform utilization review to ensure compliance with standards and optimize patient care
- Provide specialized care for patients in memory care units
- Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological treatments for patients with mental health conditions
- Implement utilization management strategies to improve the efficiency and quality of patient care
- Coordinate and provide sterile processing services for medical procedures
- Oversee the distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME)
- Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing
Requirements:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field
- Certification in Cardiac Catheterization and/or Utilization Review preferred
- Experience in memory care, psychopharmacology, utilization management, sterile processing, DME, or specimen collection processing is a plus
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements. The selected candidate may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person