Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: West Tennessee Healthcare
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The Acute Care NP will work in collaboration with a
multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide excellent patient care
to a caseload of cardiothoracic patients. Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, frequent assessment of critically ill
cardiothoracic surgical patients, daily rounding, performing
procedures consummate with training/experience with appropriate
oversight, prescribing pharmacologic and non pharmacologic therapy
as indicated and completion of clinical documentation. They will
contribute to the accomplishment and support of the mission, vision
and values of the West Tennessee Heart and Vascular center. The
Acute Care NP models appropriate behavior to employees and provides
leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Responsible
for insuring all core measures are met. Responsible for the
assigned shift as scheduled and is subject to call back as required
by WTHC. Incumbent will report to the Executive Director and
Physician supervisor.
Provides medical services and health education to adult and
geriatric patients under the direction of the supervising
physician.
Performs a complete physical exam, obtain a complete medical
history and records findings.
Collaborates with the supervising physician in establishing/
reviewing protocols for managing the needs of the patients.
Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures according to approved protocols developed with and under
the direction of the supervising physician which may include the
following: securing, recording and evaluating the health,
psychosocial and development history of patients, ordering
laboratory and x-ray studies, carrying out prescription drug orders
under protocols, management of common or chronic illnesses,
referrals, etc. Documents the processes of nursing care
delivery.
Formulates and implements treatment plan for acute illness
management in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Administers or gives orders to nursing support to administer
medications and injections in compliance with state law and
clinical guidelines.
Functions as a patient advocate, explaining the necessity,
preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to
patients, family and staff. Conducts follow-up care and coordinates
care with other health care providers and makes appropriate
referrals for continuity of care.
Maintains accurate and complete medical records in a timely
fashion.
Demonstrates effective AIDET skills with patients, families and
guest.
Provide educational counseling that will enhance patient care and
preventative knowledge.
Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort
of the department.
Responsible for supporting staff in providing quality nursing care
and promoting quality outcomes.
Support and guide a working environment that stays current with
research and guidelines in cardiac medicine.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Similar care for the care of A2 patients
EDUCATION:
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
RN license, APN certification for Acute Care and NCCPA
Certification for Physician Assistant.
Current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement
Agency.Responsible for Continuing Education units annually
ACLS certification
EXPERIENCE:
Requisition ID: 2022-51513
Shift: Nights
External Company Name: West Tennessee Healthcare
External Company URL: https://www.wth.org/careers/
Street: 620 Skyline Drive
*F-Location Name w/o External ID: Jackson Madison County General
Hospital
*F-Location Name w/o External ID: Cardiac Mid Level Providers
Keywords: West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Jackson, Mississippi
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