Job DetailsJob Location: Baptist Health Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR 72901Education Level: Graduate DegreeLaunch your career into the future with a company that is setting the standard in long-term acute wound care! We are the industry leader in treating the healthcare needs of those with chronic or challenging wounds and are looking for a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our quality team of professionals..
In the role of Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for organizing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care to our patients within various hospital and clinic settings, using hospital and nursing standards.
If you want to improve the lives of others as part of an innovative company that is an industry leader in wound care, apply for our Nurse Practitioner position today!
Responsibilities
Ordering and scheduling necessary studies, and professional consultations
Collecting and documenting data
Providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed
Provides patient physical examinations, diagnosis, and course of treatment as allowable by certification and state Standards of Practice
Provides chronic care management and education to patients when needed
Provides services as a consultant for all health program operations involving, disease state management, adverse health trends, and safety concerns
Assists with arranging for appropriate diagnostic testing
Assists in treatment decisions with other members of the clinical team, including disease management and wellness coaches
QualificationsSkills & Qualifications
Licensure from an accredited school
Current BLS or ALCS certification
Strong communication skills
Exceptional time management skills
Works efficiently and has a quick response time
Accurate and proper handling of all lab work
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and 10-20 lbs. frequently
