Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -Part-Time

Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems by performing and documenting comprehensive physical assessments and patient histories. Analyze trends in patient conditions and develop, document, and implement individualized patient management plans based on clinical data. Assist in developing nursing plans of care and provide appropriate patient, family, and caregiver education and counseling.
Plan patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the senior population and relevant protocols. Anticipate and identify physiological and psychological problems commonly encountered, considering each patient's cultural background, level of understanding, personality, and support systems. Serve as a patient advocate throughout the care process.
Manage patient care by performing the following activities:
Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
Order appropriate medications and treatments
Refer patients for specialty consultation when indicated (dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social services, nutrition, and other specialties as needed)
Document care through in-depth progress notes and clinical summaries
Perform invasive procedures independently upon completion of documented competency.
Participate in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicate patient management strategies to members of the care team and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure care strategies successfully meet patient needs.
Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Apply advanced communication skills to problem-solve complex situations and improve processes and service delivery to patients.