Nurse Practitioner-Pulmonology Permanent Role
- Location: Dallas TX 75246
- Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Guaranteed: 36 Hours
- Compensation: Based on experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE: - Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments evidence-based medicine standards of care professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes management of the health illness/condition medication nutrition and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
QUALIFICATIONS: - EDUCATION-Graduates of an Accredited Program must have AGACNP.
- Inpatient experience.
- Experience-at least 2 years of ICU experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: - Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC)
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