Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Surgery

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role, practices in a Magnet recognized tertiary academic medical center with Level One Trauma Designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center designation. Practices in collaboration with the supervising physician and performs overlapping medical/surgical procedures for specialty population of patients with critical acuity and/or participates in service coverage needs 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate medical management and coordination of patient care consistent with their educational preparation and according to designated standardized procedures. Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Documents subjective and objective data and care in the electronic medical record according to established policies and procedures. Keeps patient, family, and/or caregiver informed regarding plan of care, e.g., hospital course, post-operative plan of care, expected outcomes, follow-up care. Encourages the patient, family and/or caregiver to ask questions and be active participants in their care. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and the exceeding of customer expectations by modeling behavior in the context of institutional values and the empowerment of professional governance of nursing practice. Serves as a preceptor for students and facilitates a meaningful learning experience. Represents nursing as an empowered profession that readily embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Supports and inspires the journey to nursing excellence and maintaining Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards and ensures compliance with regulations and maintains survey-readiness at all times. Practices within the NP scope of practice pursuant to standardized procedures and follows policies, protocols, techniques, guidelines, standardized procedures and state and federal regulations. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

Master of Science Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and completion of NP curriculum required. If hired as an NP prior to 2005 then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is acceptable. Minimum three years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting or in a sub-specialty clinic environment required. Minimum one year of experience in area of NP specialty preferred.

Knowledge and Skills