Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Rosaires Care; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in acute and inpatient settings. The role involves performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans within scope of practice.

The candidate will interpret labs and imaging to support decisions, document thoroughly in the EHR, and coordinate safe discharge planning with the care team.

Qualifications

• Active PA or NP licensure/certification and ability to practice within defined clinical scope.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Proficiency interpreting labs and imaging and applying findings to treatment decisions.
• Effective documentation and communication, including accurate EHR charting.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and manage patient care within scope of practice.
• Perform clinical procedures as appropriate to licensure and certification.
• Interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate safe discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

PA/NP licensure

Clinical judgment

Diagnostic skills

EHR documentation

Teamwork & communication

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in acute and inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and manage patient care within scope of practice.
• Perform clinical procedures as appropriate to licensure and certification.
• Interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate safe discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active PA or NP licensure/certification and ability to practice within defined clinical scope.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Proficiency interpreting labs and imaging and applying findings to treatment decisions.
• Effective documentation and communication, including accurate EHR charting.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork.