Position Purpose:
Seeking a Nurse Practitioner for (1) night a week (7pm - 7am) and (3) weekends a month (Saturday 7am -7pm and Sunday 7am - 7pm and weekday clinic coverage to equal a full-time position. This role is very hybrid, during the week you will work independently in an outpatient clinical setting providing pre-operative evaluations for general surgery patients. Night and Weekends are totally LTAC coverage as described below. You will also take calls in collaboration with Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians, but function independently to provide care for patients in a hospital including admissions, and LTAC setting. Duties will include providing leadership to the Rapid Response team, as well as delivering assistance as needed on a variety of clinical issues. This position represents an opportunity to work in an independent clinical situation, however a pulmonary critical care physician is on site 24 hours a day to provide backup whenever needed.
Position Requirements:
* Current FNP, APN, or ACNP certification.
* MSN from an accredited program approved by the state board of nursing.
* At least 3 years of ICU or acute care experience.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work independently.
2. Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions.
3. Excellent communication skills to communicate with patients, physicians, clients, coworkers, and management staff.
4. Ability to perform in a high productivity, fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to document accurately and concisely.
6. Excellent phone and computer skills.
7. Ability to maintain sensitive information in confidence
8. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse responsibilities.
Job Duties:
* Collaborates with physician in managing acute and long term medical needs.
* Must be proficient in exercising medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic services.
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests relative to patient needs.
* Instruct patient regarding medications and treatments.
* Maintain patient confidentiality.
* Perform other tasks as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Work setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- In-person
- Outpatient
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Work Location: In person