Remote Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner - Los Angeles, United States - GeriHeal

GeriHeal

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

GeriHeal P.C. is growing and now looking to hire an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner for night call. Hospital experience preferred

The position includes the following skills sets: diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you'll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nocturnist nurse practitioner includes answering calls at night from hospital and nursing home. Some patients may require admission "tuck in" orders.

Some nurses may need guidance on follow-up lab work, medical treatment or advise that patient should seek a higher level of care.

We take pride in our patients and believe their care is of the utmost importance.

You should have experience or be willing to learn in the following areas:

- in-patient hospital care
- internal medicine
- geriatrics
- psychiatry
- nursing home care

As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude.

Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you're dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through rewarding patient care we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities

Answer nursing questions respectfully
Provide hospital admission orders
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, Xrays etc.)
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Review blood work
Triage patients
Know or be willing to learn IV fluid orders
Know or be willing to learn antibiotic orders

Skills

Experience and/ or education as a Nurse Practitioner in hospital, ER or other setting
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Patience and empathy
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Valid nurse practitioner license