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American Physician Housecalls, (APH), is a Dallas-based, Physician housecall practice providing primary health care services to Medicare patients in their home, senior apartment, assisted living, or congregated-living area.  Our team of healthcare professionals utilize state of the art technology to bring not only EMR (electronic medical records), but medical and diagnostic testing to the comfort and convenience of the patients home.  Here are just a few of our services that we provide to our patients: Primary Care and Hospital Transition Care Examinations and Assessments Available:Comprehensive Review of Medical History Thorough Physical Examination Medication Evaluation and Management Geriatric Psychology Assessment Neuro-Psychological Assessment Fall Risk Assessment Home Safety EvaluationSpecialized Services and Diagnostic Testing Available:Podiatry In-home Ventilator In-home Infusion Therapy Advanced Wound Care including Debridement and Wound Vac X-ray EKG Holter Monitor Echocardiogram Pulse Oximeter Testing Pulmonary Function Test Comprehensive Laboratory Services In-home Sleep Study  APH is expanding and adding to our Healthcare Team!!!Critical Care Nurse ( 3, 8-hour shifts open)  The Critical Care Nurse functions under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations, Nurse Practioner. He/She provides total nursing care to his/her patients. This involves monitoring nursing care of all patients through the utilization of telehealth monitoring equipment (e.g GE/Intel). He/She will strongly adhere to the protocols established according to the patient’s prospective disease process (e.g. CHF) and will take the appropriate, required, steps provided in the algorithm. He/She will maintain complete and accurate records of telehealth care using the electronic medical records. The nurse must also have expertise in recognizing complications in the intensive care patient. He/She is responsible for learning how to operate all technological equipment utilized in the telehealth unit. The functions performed require judgment based upon the application of scientific knowledge and are guided by the established philosophy and policies of APH and the telehealth unit. ResponsibilitiesIn addition to the responsibilities listed under the job description for a Critical Care RN, the following activities are unique to this position:1. Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders, scheduling provider housecall visit.2. Remotely assisting in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition.3. Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains a high level of expertise in critical care.4. Accepts responsibilities delegated by the Director of Clinical Care or CMO and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.5. Provides leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and objective of nursing service in assigned area.6. Maintains the patient’s clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards.7. Participates in team conferences.8. Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, informs proper authority of discrepancies.9. Attends and supports In-service Education Programs.10. Serves on Nursing Committee when requested.