Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PICU), FT Nights (54648) at EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION

El Paso, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Plans, Medication Prescription, Laboratory Tests, Patient Education, Medical Records, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Behavioral Assessment, Customer Service, Individualized Care, Psychiatric Treatment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Shift: Night Job Category: Health Care Provides acute health care to infants, children and adolescents. This includes health surveillance as well as assessment and intervention to diagnose and treat illness or disease whether acute or chronic, physical, psychosocial or behavioral. Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the supervising physician to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulae treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, internet test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients for other services and care as indicated. May also provide primary care services as indicated or needed. Reports to Chief Nursing Officer. Refer to Delineation of Privileges for specific scope of practice. Qualifications Work Experience Two (2) years of pediatric acute care setting; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. License/Registration/Certification Must possess Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of Texas. Must possess an Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License number or ability to apply for such license prior or upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Education and Training Graduation from an advanced nursing practice program accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing or other National accrediting body recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Skills Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Competent in the application of population-specific needs. Uses facility approved practice guidelines to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of psychiatric problems. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and of treatment plans. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of physical and mental health needs. Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, and cultures. Ability to teach patients about specific psychiatric problems and about self-care activities to promote wellness. Ability to evaluate age-specific and developmental-specific needs of patients, prescribe and implement an effective course of treatment in collaboration with other clinical personnel. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Provides acute health care to infants, children, and adolescents, including assessment and intervention for various health issues. Collaborates with the supervising physician to formulate treatment plans and provide comprehensive patient care.