Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner 

St. Thomas More Medical Complex is looking to fill an opening for a Nurse Practitioner in Hyattsville, MD! St. Thomas More Medical Complex a Skilled Nursing Facility with a 240-bed capacity, located close to the Catholic University on the MD/DC border, seeks an independent, energetic and self-motivated Full-Time Nurse Practitioner. 

Job Requirements:

Applicants must hold a current Maryland license and be computer literate. Long term care experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience up to $105K.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive physical assessments of patients/residents.
• Establishes medical diagnosis for chronic stable health problems such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and common short-term health problems.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnoses testing including laboratory tests, EKG’s and radiographic studies.
• Prescribes medications as authorized by the Nurse Practice Act and according to established protocols.
• Performs case/care management functions and oversees discharge planning whether discharge is out of the facility or to a lesser level of care within the facility.
• Refers patients/residents to appropriate licensed physicians such as medical/surgical specialists and other health care providers such as rehabilitation therapist, hospice services, home health services, psychotherapists, ect.
• Seeks consultation with the collaborating physician or other attending physicians as appropriate to ensure sound medical management of the patient/residents.
• Provides emergency care such as CPR, management of hypoglycemia or management of minor trauma such as suturing, splinting and dressing based on the established protocol.
• Orders transfers to the hospital.
• Confers with families and other care givers of residents whose care may be being provided, in part, by the Nurse Practitioner.
• Documents care provided in the Medical Records based on national documentation standards that support the quality of services provided and the various billing strategies.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee of the facilities.
• Provides in-service for nursing staff as needed.
• Consults with nursing staff regarding practice skills as indicated.

Job Benefits:

We offer an extensive benefits package including an excellent 401k plan, tuition and license reimbursement, health insurance, along with dental and vision coverage, and an on-site daycare center. Domestic partner benefits offered and much more! 

Come join a dedicated, committed and fast growing team of healthcare professionals! 

St. Thomas Medical Complex now has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner job in MD! Send resumes or visit our website listed below.