ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER - Medical Critical Care Services

Job Description : Full time Nurse Practitioner to cover the Med/Surg, Neuro, and Caridac ICUs. Will work with the Intensivists to evaulate newly admitted patients and perform bedside procedures. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provides safe therapeutic care in holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall management of care for critically ill patients under the supervision of an MD. Excercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures in accordance with the nurse practitioner licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as deliniated in the written Scope of Practice/Protocol for Nurse Practitioner. Communicates effectively and works collaborately with others. Demonstrates respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines, and uses an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Utilizes evidenced-based standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, and mentor. Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving. Inova Health System employs more than 16,500 talented individuals who provide exceptional patient care in a practice environment which promotes team work and personal growth. Expectations are high for the individuals we select, but the employment experience offers total compensation providing a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans, paid time off, on-site child care and a broad range of voluntary benefits and work life programs. Whether you seek opportunities in a community setting or an academic medical center, the depth of Inova Health System can allow you to achieve your goals, recognize your contributions and inspire excellent patient care. Exceptional careers for Nurse Practitioners come from exceptional career opportunities. Work collaboratively alongside other talented nursing professionals.