Critical Care NP – Locums – San Benito, TX
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
San Benito, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/10/24
Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of critically ill patients, including physical exams, interpretation of lab results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Diagnose acute and chronic conditions in critically ill patients. Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, ordering therapies, and other interventions.
Monitoring and Management: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, response to treatment, and overall condition. This includes managing complex devices like ventilators, central lines, and hemodynamic monitoring systems.
Procedural Skills: Perform advanced procedures such as intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and arterial line placement, depending on the scope of practice and the NP’s specific training.
Reason for coverage: Supplemental
REQUIREMENTS (state license, life support, DEA, etc.): TX license Required; DEA; BLS, ACLS