Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Readmission Hospitalist

TalentAlly; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Temple, Texas, is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to evaluate patients and determine the need for hospital readmission or further medical care. This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with competitive benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) match, and requires excellent diagnostic and patient care skills.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental condition of patients.
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests to assess patient problems.
• Prescribe medical drug therapies and recommend health interventions.
• Formulate and implement patient treatment plans.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Complex problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

Job description

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The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Readmission Hospitalist specializes in evaluating patients while using medical judgment to determine the necessity for readmission to the hospital or additional medical needs. This role works closely with the ER and hospitalist teams to determine if hospital stay is required, or if discharge can be arranged with appropriate follow-up care, orders and/or labs.

Preferred exp. in inpatient setting working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses; inpatient medicine, geriatrics, ICU, or other medicine subspeciality.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• No call
• No rounding
  
  

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 patient's 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 patient's 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 Provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and proficiency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
  
  

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
  
  

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  
  

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  
  

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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