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)
Sound Physicians’ nurse practitioners and physician assistants enjoy a key role in driving improvements in acute care, alongside our emergency medicine physicians. In support of our core values, we ensure our advanced practice providers have the time and resources needed to deliver compassionate care. You will be involved with driving improvements in quality, and patient satisfaction, and aligning with hospital leadership in achieving the goals set for the team.
Southwestern Medical Center is located in Lawton, OK, and is a part of the ScionHealth healthcare network. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical services and high-quality care.
Our talented providers are the key to fulfilling our mission. We focus on optimizing the practice environment so our providers can feel really proud of the care they give. This is the key to engagement. We optimize workloads effectively, reducing inefficiencies and consistently exceeding expectations through service excellence to our providers.
Lawton, Oklahoma, located just 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, is in the heart of the Great Plains Country and is best known for Fort Still Military Reservation. Lawton is home to the Great Plains Technology Center and Cameron University. With abundant lakes, including Lake Lawtonka, Lawton offers a great place for water sports, camping, and hiking. With some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, Mount Scott is 2000 feet above the plains. If you prefer indoor activities there are a multitude of options with cultural festivals, historical landmarks, casinos, entertainment, and a plethora of restaurants and shopping. Forbes listed Lawton as the “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers.”
Tagged as: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
Job ID: 4609.101222.5403