Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital - 3.9 Lubbock, TX Job Details Full-time 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Respiratory therapy Direct patient care Nursing Medication administration Inpatient RN License Patient assessment Laboratory tests BLS Certification Mid-level ACLS Certification Outpatient Diagnostic evaluation Basic life support Quality improvement DEA License Discharge planning Advanced practice provider Prescribing medications Patient interaction Acute care Hospital compliance Patient treatment Care coordination Hospital regulatory compliance 2 years Patient emergency assistance Full Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

!! Are you looking to be one of the team? To be part of the family and not just another number? Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key? We value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here. Many have been with us from the very beginning. Because we're physician-owned, we understand the value of having a well-trained, well-resourced staff. When it comes to procedural healthcare, experience matters. Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for our employees! Great Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO & 401K Individually Tailored 6-12 Week Orientation Opportunities for Advancement Career Ladder for RNs, LVNs, & CSTs Consumer discounts through Perks Family Atmosphere Opportunity for Multi-Unit Training Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system We are looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner like you to join our Lubbock Heart team. What You Will do in this

Role:

May provide only those medical services that he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NPs education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP. Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints related to specialty. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patient. Obtains interval histories and performs pertinent examinations on routine patients. Administers orders, furnishes, and prescribes medications according to written standardized procedures. Orders routine laboratory tests, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Recognizes situations that require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

Graduate of an accredited NP program. At least two-year experience as a nurse practitioner. Cardiac experience preferred. Worked in acute care unit minimum of 5 years preferred Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). Current BCLS and ACLS required. An individual DEA license issued by the United States DEA for Scheduled II-V controlled substances.

Your Shift:

M-F 8am-5pm Clinic/After Hours Call

PRN LHSH

Incentives Flexible Scheduling No mandatory overtime Career Ladder Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients. We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery. We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds spread over three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms. We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families, physicians, and our employees. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.