Acute Care Nurse Practitioner FT/PT

ACNP Duties

• Provide care to hospital ICU patients, using established and approved protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform invasive procedures, and write prescriptions.
• Collaborate with the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
• Educate patients on procedures, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources.
• Document all services and orders in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
• Absorb complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients and/or their families.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP)
• Current, unrestricted California NP license
• ACNP required
• Current Board certification in relevant specialty
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner
• Minimum three years of related RN work experience; at least three years of related NP experience (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training
• ACLS required