AHH Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: TX - Arlington, TX 76006

Overview

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. NPs may work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. They are responsible for educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments, conducting physicals, ordering tests, and serving as a primary healthcare provider. Some NPs are also able to prescribe medications.

General Responsibilities

• Providing primary care to patients
• Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
• Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
• Ordering and administering diagnostic tests
• Communicating test results to patients and their families
• Recording patient medical histories
• Operating and maintaining medical equipment

Perioperative Responsibilities

• Functions independently to perform age‑appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill perioperative patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to the patient’s age‑specific needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including serving in the first assisting role.
• Assists with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area
• Current CNOR/CRNFA (if applicable) certification
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facility
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience

Minimum of 1‑2 years, or clinical perioperative experience. 1‑2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.

Skills

Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.

Transportation

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works with patients/clients in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Professional Development

NPs undergo rigorous national certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome evaluations, and adhere to a code of ethical practice. Self‑directed continued learning and professional development are essential to maintaining clinical competency. NPs lead and participate in professional and health‑care forums, conduct research, and apply findings to clinical practice.