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  Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care

  The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA, USA

  Job Summary In collaboration with an attending physician, the Front Line Ordering Clinician (FLOC) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The NPs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education and certification. The appropriate education/certification will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the FLOC NP may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift responsibility. The off shift rotation schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and will be determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment. Job Responsibilities Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care. Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process. Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions. Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient’s response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes. Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness. Facilitates the patient’s transitions between and within health care settings. Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members. Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice. Job Responsibilities (Continued) Job Responsibilities (Continued) Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations RN - Registered NurseCertificate of Prescriptive AuthorityAdvanced Practice RoleNational Certification - Nurse Practitioner Required Education and Experience Required Education: Masters/Doctorate in Nursing as applicable to correlating program of study Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Additional Technical Requirements Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.   Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role.   Computer Competency Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). Web browsing, intranet search, document access. Use of shared network file space. Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.   Information Literacy Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.   Information Management Literacy Navigation of the electronic health record system. Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.

  Mar 23, 2020
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  Nurse Manager Liver Transplant Program

  UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA, USA

  Responsibilities   Provide vital support to a world-class health system. Serve a critical role in delivering life-saving patient care. Experience unmatched professional challenge and growth. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more. Reporting to the Director of Transplantation Services, you will use your advanced knowledge and expertise in organ transplantation to lead, monitor and evaluate the transplant program staff. Under the direction of the Medical Director, you will coordinate an interdisciplinary medical care delivery system and assess the appropriateness of medical interventions for the effective use of resources and quality assurance. Other responsibilities include: Assessing and monitoring medical case management protocols. Creating educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians. Developing clinical protocols, and policies and procedures. Delivering community education and public relations. Serving as liaison with organ procurement agencies. Qualifications   To qualify, you will have current California RN licensure and: BSN, plus MSN or Master’s in a related field. At least six years clinical transplant experience as an RN, Manager or Coordinator - liver transplant experience preferred. Ability to case manage all aspects of a transplant patient’s medical care from initial evaluation to post transplant follow-up. Certification in area of specialty. Demonstrated clinical teaching expertise. Ability to interface effectively with staff, patients and their families. Excellent leadership, organizational, training and complex problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a high-stress environment. Knowledge of labor relations preferred. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

  Mar 23, 2020
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  RN - AMN Telemetry/Oncology

  UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine Santa Monica, CA, USA

  Responsibilities   Under general supervision provide professional nursing care of patient. Assess plan, develop, document and evaluate patient care plans. Provide guidance to team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks. Assess patient, family and staff learning needs and promote effective working relationships. Qualifications   Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current active California R.N. licensure and clinical skills applicable to nursing specialty. Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral status assessments of patients using appropriate framework. Demonstrated skill in the delivery of patient care, utilizing team total, primary, or functional systems. Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis. Writing skills to document accurately interventions and patient response. Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff. Knowledge of POMR charting. Skill in setting priorities, organizing workload to effectively administer direct patient care. Skill in speaking English clearly and distinctly to interpret and describe patient assessments and identify nursing interventions and direct staff. Ability to work effectively with stress and in crisis situations Ability to comply with departmental standards on punctuality, attendance, dress code and varied work schedules. Knowledge and practice in the proper use of safe body mechanics. Oncology experience, highly desired BSN or MSN, required California R.N. License, required BLS Certification, required Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

  Mar 23, 2020
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  STAFF NURSE - NEUROLOGY/PULMONARY

  Methodist Health System Dallas, TX, USA

  Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our med-surg patients in advanced facilities that include a primary stroke center and a long-term acute care unit. Your Job Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Current BCLS certification;ACLS certification preferred Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so At least 1 year med-surg RN experience Your Job Responsibilities: Communicate clearly and openly Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment Be accountable for your performance Always look for ways to improve the patient experience Take initiative for your professional growth Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

  Mar 23, 2020