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Select Medical Nurse Practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Select Speciality Hospital:l Midtown Atlanta
Nurse Practitioner
At Select Specialty/ Regency Hospital , a division of Select Medical , our specialty hospitals care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We offer an excellent network of career opportunities across the U.S.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner functions as a member of the primary care team and has the primary responsibility for the management of long term acutely ill patients. The NP works closely, collaboratively, and under the supervision of the collaborating physicians attending each patient.
Specific responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner include:
Provides direct patient services using evidenced based practice guidelines
Participates in patient rounds daily with attending physician teams
Presents a 24 hour patient report, collaborates in the plan of care, and follows the patient population throughout the day,
Follows up on interventions, consults, and assesses for risks associated with the care of the complex chronically ill patient.
Attends to discharges and new admissions and provides physicians with updates as required.
Serves as the first responding clinician in the event of a patient status change requiring immediate attention.
Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician
Obtains health histories, performs physical exams, collects and interprets data and clinical observations and initiates interventions.
Communicates outcomes to the attending MDs, as needed.
Provide education and leadership to the nursing staff , when appropriate
Participates in performance improvement activities
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Current state licensure as Nurse Practitioner required.
Valid BLS required upon hire.
ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RN must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
FNP or Adult-Geriatric with acute care experience or ACNP preferred.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting preferred.
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Benefits
Our focus on high-quality results creates a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your health care needs.
Other full-time benefits of the Nurse Practitioner position include:
Excellent Orientation Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Days (EID)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Personal and Family Medical Leave
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Job ID 294330
Location US-GA-Atlanta
Experience (Years) 5
Category Clinical - Nurse Practitioner
Street Address 705 Juniper St NE
Company Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta
Position Type Full Time
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