Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

*Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Job Description*

*Department:* Acute Care at Pinckneyville Community Hospital

*Status:* PRN – As Needed

*Shift: *10-hour shifts; seven days on / seven days off

*Position Purpose: *Responsible for providing direct patient care and supervising care of patients admitted to the Hospital service. Provides direct patient care for a variety of patient diagnoses utilizing evidence-based practice. Responsible for prompt recognition of acute change in patient status necessitating emergent changes in plan of care. Patient care includes daily rounds with physicians, performing detailed history and physicals on admission, diagnosing and treating patient with current scope of care, collaborating and consulting multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and outcomes. Will work closely with ancillary departments to ensure appropriate and timely work up and disposition of all patients. Provide comprehensive discharge plan to facilitate proper transition care. Serves as both role model and resource to nursing staff. Provides ongoing staff education as needed. Provides patient education on ongoing basis. Serves as liaison between ED physicians, specialists and primary care physicians to coordinate patient care services in order to optimize patient care and maximize utilization of resources.

*Requirements: *

*Education*

Master’s degree in nursing from a college or university accredited for Advance Practice Nursing

*Licensure*

Current and valid Registered Nurse licensure with IDPR

IL Advanced Practice Nurse License

IL Controlled Substance License

*Certification*

CPR, ACLS and PALS trained through American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Training.

*Experience*

1 year prior nurse practitioner experience required

*Proficiencies*

Computer skills

Electronic Medical Records

*Skills & Abilities*

· Ability to develop policies and procedures

· Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance

· Good interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to use proper body mechanics when lifting, pushing and pulling

· Motor coordination to work with equipment

· Ability to understand oral/written instructions

· Understanding of medical terminology

Pay: $45.00 – $52.50 per hour

Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:
* Pinckneyville, IL 62274: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person