NP; Acute Care; Hospitalist NP - Night Shift - ACNP - Main & Surgical East

Position Overview

Assists with responding promptly to consults, admissions, and provider rounds (writing notes, orders, wound care, etc.). Enters admission, pre and post-operative and consultative orders in a timely fashion. Facilitates preparation of patients for surgery and ensures timely communication with family and patients. Willing to work flexible assigned shifts and be on-call while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures and supports the CARES Values of University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso).

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to consults, admissions, and participate in provider rounds.
• Enter admission, pre and post-operative, and consultative orders in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate preparation of patients for surgery.
• Ensure timely communication with family and patients.
• Work flexible assigned shifts and be available for on-call responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental policies while supporting CARES Values.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of acute care patient standard practices.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Developed effective working relationships with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Works well with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to convey understanding of complex issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English sufficiently to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Experience Required: Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the ED/ICU or other critical care setting.
• Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current TX Advance Practice License.
• Current Advance Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Current CPR and training program certification.
• ACLS obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• Education: Master degree in Nurse Practice required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support course) preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; must be culturally sensitive.