Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 219795
Description
Summary:
NNPs are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in diverse areas along the wellness-illness continuum in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. NNPs diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. NNPs provide initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities; and diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. NNP care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. NNPs are prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and infants to age 1 year. In addition, NNPs select and perform clinically indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
Requirements:
Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing
Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
BLS obtained by the American Heart Association
NRP Certification
Previous neonatal experience required
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Recruiter:
Sandra Vasquez
sandra.vasquez2@christushealth.org
(469) 282-2058
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.