Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Job in Plano, Texas / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner of Burn Services Medical City Plano Utilize the nursing process based on an expanded knowledge base of pathophysiology and pharmacology to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with potential or actual burn health needs. Clinical decisions are formulated in consultation and collaboration with attending physicians. The Burn Nurse Practitioner is additionally involved in education, consultation, performance improvement and research. JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs History & Physical Examinations • Dictates H&Ps and discharge summaries • Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term and chronic health problems. • Order, obtain & interpret laboratory tests. • Order and evaluate interpretation of diagnostic studies. • Prescribe medications within the NP's functions and in accordance with departmental & hospital policy. • Perform therapeutic, corrective or cosmetic treatments & therapies according to approved protocols. • In an emergent situation, provide care to stabilize the patient & prevent deterioration of patient's condition. • Participate in research activities in compliance with IRB and regulatory agencies. • Contribute to the development and implementation of burn care path/guidelines, as well as participate in the variance capture and analysis in an effort to enhance quality, service and resource management. • Organize process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise. • Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating care delivery for the burn patient in a variety of settings. • Provide consultation and education to patients and families. • Serve as a resource to nursing and clinical staff. Generate educational opportunities for staff development concerning current burn healthcare in informal and formal methods. • Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function.
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