Nurse Practitioner - Surgical jobs in Little Rock, AR

Nurse Practitioner - Surgical works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients in a surgical setting. Provides direct care and follow-up for patients in surgical care units. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Surgical orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Surgical requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Surgical'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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Registered Nurse - PRN - PACU
  • Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned
  • North Little Rock, AR OTHER
  • Job Summary
    Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Nurse Coordinator, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.
    Reports to: Nurse Coordinator/Nurse in Charge
    Essential Job Functions
    • Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.
      • Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
      • Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.
      • Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission, or designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen.
      • Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
      • Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
      • Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
    2. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
    • Follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age.
    • Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia.
    • Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient’s age.
    • Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care.
      • In collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care.
      • Demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner.
    • Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.
    • Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.
    • Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning.
      • Assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
      • Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education.
      • Utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated.
    • Participates in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes. Also includes participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policy and procedures, and problem solving teams.
    • Demonstrates an awareness and relevance of research in nursing. Evaluates practices to identify areas for improvement or opportunities for research.
    • Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
      • Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
      • Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
      • Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
      • Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
      • Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
    10. Post Anesthesia Care Unit Phase I specific duties include unit functions
    addressing the nursing process aspects of assessment, planning,
    implementation and evaluation as well as the nursing functions of teaching,
    risk management, time management and communication as indicated in the
    following manners:
    Assessment
    10.1 Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent history
    and procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications,
    anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)
    10.2 Obtains baseline pre-procedure vital signs.
    10.3 Performs physical exam and vital signs per facility protocol.
    10.4 Proficient in basic dysrhythmia interpretation.
    10.5 Obtains diagnostic studies appropriate to patient diagnosis and
    condition.
    10.6 Utilizes clinical experience, knowledge and data to collaborate with
    physicians and other health care providers to ensure appropriate follow
    up actions.
    Planning
    10.7 Plans patient care based on identified assessment analysis and
    established standards, policies and procedures.
    10.8 Includes patient, family/significant other, legal guardian whenever possible
    in plan of care action development during PACU admission.
    Implementation
    10.9 Documents all findings appropriately and in a timely manner.
    10.10 Demonstrates proficiency in all unit specific competencies.
    Evaluation
    10.11 Evaluates patient care goals, quality and appropriateness of care
    provided and patient outcomes.
    Teaching
    10.12 Effectively explains rationale for care provided to patient and/or family,
    significant other or legal guardian.
    Minimum Requirements
    Education: Graduation from accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
    Certification, Licensure: Current state license as a registered nurse; current CPR certification; ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
    Experience, Training, Knowledge: One (1) to three (3) years experience as an RN. Experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, pain management specialties preferred.
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Nurse Practitioner
  • FlexWorx Medical Management
  • Little Rock, AR OTHER,PART_TIME
  • FlexWorx and Progressive Rehab have been in business for 23 years and we are expanding our services to better serve our patients. FlexWorx Medical Management has seven outpatient clinics located throu...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Nurse Practitioner
  • EngageMED Inc
  • Hensley, AR FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob Description:Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient he...
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Nurse Practitioner
  • VenVisor Health, LLC
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • VenVisor Health is urgently hiring for on-site NP’s to join our team! Working collaboratively as a member of the facility medical staff, our NP’s will play a pivotal role in managing the medical needs...
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Nurse Practitioner
  • VenVisor Health, LLC
  • Searcy, AR FULL_TIME
  • VenVisor Health is urgently hiring for on-site NP’s to join our team! Working collaboratively as a member of the facility medical staff, our NP’s will play a pivotal role in managing the medical needs...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Nurse Practitioner
  • Gentiva
  • Clinton, AR OTHER
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering ...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Mobile Nurse Practitioner
  • Hiring Now!
  • Little Rock, AR
  • How You'll Make an Impact: We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Hiring Now!
  • Little Rock, AR
  • How You'll Make an Impact: We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Hiring Now!
  • Little Rock, AR
  • How You'll Make an Impact: We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Field Based Nurse Practitioner
  • Hiring Now!
  • Little Rock, AR
  • How You'll Make an Impact: We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & APRN
  • Supportive Care
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • Job Description Job Description Supportive Care is hiring Nurse Practitioners & APRN'S. Supportive Care is a behavioral ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Fast Pace Health
  • Greenbrier, AR
  • Posting Title: Family Nurse Practitioner Overview: Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experienc...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Hiring Now!
  • Greenbrier, AR
  • Posting Title: Family Nurse Practitioner Overview: Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experienc...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Headway
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $130-$203 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse look...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.8 square miles (303 km2), of which 116.2 square miles (301 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.52%) is water. Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city, and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Northwest of the city limits are P...
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Surgical jobs
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What does a Nurse Practitioner - Surgical do?

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Since these nurses are so involved with the surgery and related care, it is important that they receive adequate training and preparation.
January 17, 2020
Nurse Practitioner - Surgical in Hialeah, FL
The RCS report looked at changes to the surgical workforce, including the use of SCPs and other non-medical roles, and suggests that patient care and continuity of care has improved where such jobs have been introduced.
January 15, 2020
Advanced Nurse Practitioners are nurses working at a level beyond their initial registration, using existing knowledge and skills to inform and further develop their practice.
February 05, 2020
Nurse Practitioner - Surgical in Manchester, NH
Surgical nurse practitioners take part in complete coordination of patient’s care and report to the head of assigned service and department manager.
January 11, 2020