Nurse Practitioner DG In-Patient Full Time- Beaumont
Beaumont, TX - USA
Job Summary
This position works closely with our Hospitalists and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients with acute and chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills excellent communication abilities and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments histories and physical examinations.
- Assist Hospitalists with new admissions daily hospital rounds and discharges.
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients.
- Order and review laboratory studies imaging and other diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
- Develop and manage treatment plans in collaboration with the Hospitalist.
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and promptly communicate significant changes in condition to the Hospitalist.
- Manage medications and perform medication reconciliation within the NPs scope of practice.
- Coordinate specialty consultations and collaborate with physicians nursing staff case management and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assist with discharge planning including patient education medications follow-up appointments and coordination of post-hospital services.
- Facilitate effective communication and patient handoffs to promote continuity of care.
- Maintain timely accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or equivalent advanced practice license in the State of Texas.
- Current applicable national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Strong physical assessment clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to evaluate and manage patients with multiple acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns.
- Strong organizational communication and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Previous hospitalist inpatient acute care or internal medicine experience preferred.
Schedule:
- Full-time position
- 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday
- Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required.
Benefits:
- Semi-monthly pay periods with direct deposit
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Harbor Healthcare System manages a vast array of essential functions that allows patient care to take the foremost importance in operations. From onboarding to technical support, Harbor maintains the highest standards in Healthcare service. We believe in developing people in our indus ... View more