Nnp, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Nicu

Jobtome; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Texas to provide medical services, perform assessments, order studies, prescribe medications, and collaborate with the health team. The APN shall practice within Texas Board standards and applicable laws while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires an Advanced Nursing Degree with a current Texas APN license, clinical and management experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Advanced Nursing Degree with Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license.
• Experience in both clinical and management areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work with CQI principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient health problems across hospital, clinic, or outpatient settings.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications and therapies.
• Collaborate with health team and operate within applicable regulations and protocols.
• Maintain confidential medical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

APN licensure TX

Communication skills

CQI orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Nursing Degree

Job description

Description Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients;
collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
ordering and schedulingnecessary studies and professional consultations;
and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed. Responsibilities: Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Core Standards for Advanced Practice: The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act;
current board rules, regulations and standards of professional nursing;
all federal state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category. The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation. The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes;
and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness. When providing medical aspects of care, APN’s shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization. Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting. Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues. Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments. Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice. Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings. Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive life style choices. Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health. Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee. Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral. Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature. Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting. Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards. Requirements: Education/Skills Advanced Nursing Degree with Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license. Experience Experience in specialty area. Experience in both clinical and management areas required. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principals. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license National Credentialing Center(NCC) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification(NNP-BC) CPR (American Heart Association) NRP required within 90 days of hire/transfer date Work Schedule: 24 HOUR SHIFTS Work Type: Part Time