Nurse Practitioner (PRN) - Acute & Critical Care Surgery

Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

• Acute & Critical Care Surgery University of Washington, United States about 10 hours ago

Location:

Medical Lake, WASHINGTON

Job Type:

PartTime Position Summary Team structure and interactions: Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) in acute critical care settings will work as part of a team with doctors, nurses, and other specialists. Day-in-the-life snapshot: Will be managing patient care, taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering lab tests, diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medications, and stabilizing patients through medical decision making. Collaborates with other ancillary team members through communication with doctors and other nurses, collaborating with colleagues on diagnoses, and coordinating specialist and multi-specialty care. Will be responsible for supporting families through patient's current medical circumstance by providing education. Provides advanced practice nursing care to meet the individualized need of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex chronic health conditions or injury. Works in collaboration with a physician as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the nurse practitioner's specialty certification and Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical bylaws. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests. Performs critical care ultrasound. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources. Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses. Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care. Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting. Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement. Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients. Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Using tools requiring high dexterity Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Lab/research equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S.N.

• Master Of Science In Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

• American Nurses Credentialing Center, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Nurse Practitioner
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days
• American Heart Association

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or recent completion/anticipated completion of accredited ACNP program. APRN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire. Active MO license and in good standing, or ability to obtain. Certain/additional certifications or experience may be necessary based on area of specialty. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

• American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Not Applicable Grade S33-H Salary Range $52.77

• $94.

97 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Please visit our website at hr.wustl/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.