Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: DispatchHealth
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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 Washington DC 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.Work as part of a clinical
care team with a DHMT (Medical Technician) and individually, as
appropriate for the service line to deliver care in the patients
home through our innovative in-home care service lines (i.e., Acute
Care, Bridge Care, Advanced Care, 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 patients 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 whats right for the patient.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 areasThose with less than two years of experience as
an APP, but with two or more years experience as a paramedic, RN
(ED or ICU), Flight Nurse or a graduate from an ENP program or
fellowship (NPs) or EM/Hospitalist residency (PAs) are also
encouraged to applyGraduate with an advanced degree from an
accredited institutionCurrent unrestricted state license as a Nurse
Practitioner or Physician AssociateNationally board certified,
currentCurrent BLS / ACLS certificationPrescriptive authority and
DEAValid drivers license with clean driving recordComplete required
drivers training upon hireAbility to lift and carry equipment up to
50 poundsAbility to walk up and down several flights of stairs
easilyDispatchHealth 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
patients 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. Do you want to be part of and thrive in a fast-paced,
growth-stage, entrepreneurial technology, and healthcare delivery
company?Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs
to be done?Are you passionate about transforming healthcare through
technology innovation, service and quality care delivered to
patients?Our MissionWe deliver trusted, compassionate care to all
in the comfort of home.Our VisionBuilding the world's largest
in-home care system.Our Values are embodied in The DispatchWay
Keywords: DispatchHealth, Washington DC , Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Other , Washington, DC
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