Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

About this role

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (Advanced Practice Providers - APPs) in the division of Hospital Medicine provide care for hospitalized patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and The Rehabilitation Center of St. Louis. APPs collaborate individually with physicians from the WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.

APPs provide care for patients of varying complexity and occasionally in the event of a clinical deterioration. At all times, a hospitalist physician is available for consultation and involvement in patient care. No outpatient or ambulatory care is required. While working closely with division physicians, APPs will be expected to operate with substantial clinical autonomy. Candidates should be familiar with the provision of inpatient care and proficient in acute care medicine. Acute Care certification for Nurse Practitioners is not required, but is strongly preferred.

Position provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and functions within the scope of practice defined by the specialty certification, BJH medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

The division has opportunities for day, evening, and night shifts. APPs are generally scheduled in 7 on/7 off rotations, Monday-Sunday, 7a-7p. Other opportunities for shift-based schedules are available. Base requirement is an average of fourteen (14) shifts per calendar month.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition. • May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. • Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities. • Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. • Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. • Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program. • Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations. • Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. • Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. • Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. • Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. • Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Exposure to chemicals

• Requires protective devices

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort • Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Using tools requiring high dexterity

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment • Office equipment

• Lab/research equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job We are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role.

Required Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner • Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program. • Advanced Practica

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