Hospitalist NP/PA

Assignment Length:  Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: December 1

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:   

• Inpatient coverage
  
• Observation/Inpatient floor level of care
  
• Intermediate level of care
  
• Average census 8-10
  
• Responsibilities include:
  
• Respond to codes and rapid responses
  
• Ventilator management experience preferred
  
• Management of step-down level patients
  
• Ability to manage stabilization of critically ill patient and arrange for transport to tertiary care level
  
• Small community hospital
  

Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 9:00a-6:00p

Patient Population: Adult

EMR: Cerner

Credentialing: 60-90 days

Requirements:

• Willing to await licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• NPs must have Acute Care certification
  
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
  
• Vermont DEA certification
  
• Minimum 2-3 years Hospitalist experience or equivalent
  
• Clean malpractice and background
  

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
  
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
  
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
  
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
  

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
  
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
  
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
  

Requirements

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
  
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Willing to await licensure
  
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.