Nurse Practitioner DG Surgery FT- Beaumont
Beaumont, TX - USA
Job Summary
This position works closely with our surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout the preoperative inpatient and postoperative phases of treatment. 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 surgical and hospital environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations prior to surgery.
- Review medical histories medications laboratory results imaging and other diagnostic information.
- Order and review appropriate diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
- Assist in evaluating and preparing patients for surgical procedures.
- Identify and communicate potential clinical concerns to the surgical team.
- Conduct hospital rounds and assist surgeons with the ongoing management of surgical patients.
- Monitor patients following surgical procedures and evaluate their clinical progress.
- Assess surgical wounds and provide or coordinate appropriate wound care.
- Monitor laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate significant findings to the supervising surgeon.
- Assist with medication management and postoperative treatment plans within the NPs scope of practice.
- Coordinate discharge planning patient education follow-up care and appropriate referrals.
- Provide clear discharge instructions regarding medications wound care activity restrictions follow-up appointments and warning signs requiring medical attention.
- Work closely with surgeons physicians nursing staff case management and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assist with coordination of treatment plans and continuity of care throughout the patients surgical episode.
- Facilitate effective patient handoffs and communication between providers and care settings.
- Maintain timely accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate surgeon or physician.
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 and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
- Strong organizational documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Previous surgical inpatient acute care or hospital-based experience is 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