Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs in Arkansas

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an acute care setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • DispatchHealth Management
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • How You'll Make an Impact:

     

    We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving the Little Rock, AR community. Our Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technicians) and are equipped with everything needed to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management, for patients of all ages. Our innovative model allows us to provide definitive care in the home, including point of care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration. We provide whole person care by facilitating timely follow up and care coordination.  

     

    Our providers love working at DispatchHealth because of the high-quality care they can provide, the value of the delivery model and the appreciation of our patients. 

     

    Job Details:

    • Hours of operation 8 am- 10 pm, Must be able to work a minimum of 4 shifts/ month
    • 9-10 hr shifts
    • Schedule completed 2 months in advance
    • Great supplemental income opportunity with work
    • 1:1 patient ratio, see up to 8-9 patients a shift
    • Must have 2 years of PA or NP experience in urgent care, ER, family practice or internal medicine settings.
    • Competitive compensation
    • 401k offered
    • On-site training offered
    What You'll Do:
    • Workas part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (Medical Technician) and individually, as appropriatefor the service line,to deliver care in the patient’s home through our innovative in-home care service lines (i.e., Acute Care, Bridge Care, AdvancedCare, Tele-presentation and others). This involves being in a mobile unit and driving or riding in a company vehicle to the place of service. 
    • Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses. 
    • Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care and minor procedures. 
    • Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice. 
    • Accurately and thoroughly document your patient encounter and ensure accuracy. 
    • Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow up for the patient to ensure continuity of care. 
    • Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being. 
    • Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care. 
    • Communicate effectively with patients, family, the medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient’s care. 
    • Identify and proactively solve problems. 
    • Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics. 
    • Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency. 
    • Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams. 
    • Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings. 
    • Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth. 
    • Lead your practice and always do what’s right for the patient. 
    What You Need:
    • Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or other relevant areas 
    • Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution 
    • Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
    • Current registration in the state of Arkansas as an Full Independent Practice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, preferred
    • Nationally board certified, current 
    • Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
    • Prescriptive authority and DEA 
    • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record  
    • Complete required drivers training upon hire 
    • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds 
    • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily 
    Who We Are:

    DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare.  A rapidly scaling Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service.  DispatchHealth is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home or at the patient’s location of need.  Our skilled, certified providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes.  DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape.

     

    DispatchHealth is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave. 

     

    Our Mission

    We deliver trusted, compassionate care to all in the comfort of home.

     

    Our Vision

    Building the world's largest in-home care system.

     

    Our Values are embodied in The DispatchWay

    • Courage to advocate for our patients and each other
    • Innovation to trailblaze a new path for healthcare
    • Integrity to create a respectful and inclusive environment
    • Compassion to provide quality, safe and excellent care

    What makes us different?

    • DispatchHealth is a provider-led organization and encourages our teams to help inform decisions that impact your practice.
    • We spend time with our patients to treat the whole person.
    • Our patient-centric approach consistently results in a NPS score of 95 or better.
    • We offer flexible work schedules and PTO.
    • We offer full healthcare benefits and 401k for full-time employees, with a company match.
    • We support professional growth and leadership opportunities.
    • We offer CME, organizational conference, and workshop opportunities.
    • Our clinicians align with our guiding principles.
    Connect With Us:

    Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from healthcare professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth. Follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube to learn more.

    Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

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    About the Company:
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Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Mercy | GoHealth Urgent Care
  • Rogers, AR FULL_TIME
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  • Siloam Springs, AR FULL_TIME
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  • Harrison, AR FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
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Wound Care Nurse Practitioner- Harrison, AR
  • Integrated Care Professionals
  • Harrison, AR FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner; APRN STATUS: Salaried LOCATION: Arkansas REPORTS TO: Clinical Director POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner will provide medical ser...
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Wound Care Nurse Practitioner-Forrest City, AR
  • Integrated Care Professionals
  • Forrest, AR FULL_TIME
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  • Adventist Health
  • Magnolia, TX
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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Orthopedic Surgery - LOH
  • NYU Langone Health
  • New York, NY
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Nurse Practitioner; Acute Care
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Description: Assists with responding promptly to consults, admissions, and with provider rounds (writing notes, orde...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Critical Care (Willowbrook)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered ...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Hospitalist (Sugar Land)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered ...
  • 2/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Cardiology (Baytown)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Baytown, TX
  • JOB SUMMARY At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed...
  • 11/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PRN - Hospitalist (Baytown)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Baytown, TX
  • JOB SUMMARY At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner AC PRN position is responsible for functioning as a licensed re...
  • 10/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care- Critical Care (Willowbrook)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston, TX
  • JOB SUMMARY At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed...
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Arkansas (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/ AR-kən-saw)[c] is a state in the southern region of the United States, home to over 3 million people as of 2018. Its name is of Siouan derivation from the language of the Osage denoting their related kin, the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. Arkansas is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd...
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