Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Pulmonary Medicine Associates

$165K — $190K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited program for an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice
  • Current, unrestricted California NP license
  • Board certification in relevant specialty
  • Current DEA certificate without restriction
  • Minimum three years of related RN experience, with one year preferred in NP role
  • Knowledge of pharmacological agents and professional medical principles
  • ACLS certification required

Responsibilities

  • Provide care to ICU patients under a physician's supervision
  • Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and perform invasive procedures
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team on care plans
  • Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and wellness
  • Document all services in the electronic medical record
  • Participate in quality improvement and continuing education programs
  • Assist in resolving patient and family inquiries

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice insurance
Full Job Description
Inpatient APP Duties Include:
• Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital ICU patients and delegated medical tasks, using established and approved protocols as required by PMA and hospital policy.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform invasive procedures and write prescriptions.
• Collaborate with the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
• Educate patients on procedures, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Document all services and orders in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
• Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients and/or their families.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD
• 401k with generous company match
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certifications:
• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice.
• Current, unrestricted California NP license
• Current Board certification in relevant specialty
• Current DEA certificate without restriction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner
• Minimum three years of related RN work experience; at least one year of related NP experience (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training.
• ACLS required.

Salary Description

$165,000- $190,00 annually

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