Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Nurse Practitioner may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires RN. Requires Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Nurse Practitioner's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
As a nurse practitioner in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit, you'll care for critically ill patients who are recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery. Working in this specialty unit of a hospital, you'll take medical histories, examine and monitor patients, perform diagnostic tests, develop and implement plans of care, perform invasive procedures and collaborate with the cardiothoracic care team. You'll play a critical role in preventing illness, providing moral support, promoting health and wellness, and educating patients and families.