Nurse Practitioner INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.
Job consists of day shifts, night shifts, and weekends, with a competitive salary.

As a Nurse Practitioner in ICU - you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Responsibilities 

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan
• Work closely with nurses and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities