Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
An acute care nurse practitioner provides medical services to patients within a short term stay healthcare facility. They assess, diagnose and treat patients for acute medical issues.
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Job Responsibilities
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An acute care nurse practitioner performs emergency medical procedures on critically injured patients. They effectively assess diagnose and treat all manner of acute ailment. They collect and monitor all patient data, recommending long term treatment care once they have stabilized a patient. In certain states, they have the authority to prescribe medication. Additionally, they work with management to establish and implement best practice procedures throughout the medical facility.
Job Opportunities
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Nurse practitioners work in all types of medical facilities including hospitals, medical clinics and private physician's offices. Additionally, they may be on staff at schools, universities and nursing homes. Due to the nature of acute care, nurse practitioners are likely to be found in emergency room settings.
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Qualitative Requirements
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To be successful as an acute care nurse practitioner, a candidate needs to be empathetic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, she must pay close attention to details and be able to multi-task in a fast passed environment.
Educational Requirements
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A successful candidate must possess a master's degree and be a registered nurse. State government requires candidates to be national board certified. Additionally, employers typically require candidates to have professional experience within an acute care environment.
Average Compensation
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According to Salary.com, the average special care nurse practitioner working in the United States earns an annual base salary of $87,495
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