Hospitalist NP: Inpatient Care & Diagnostics

Paycom - ATS; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with Hospitalist physicians and APPs for inpatient care. The role involves exams, diagnostics, planning and initiating treatments, prescribing medications, and maintaining EMRs.

Responsibilities include patient education, referrals to specialists, and staying current with medical research to support patient care and hospital programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner License and CPR required.
• National certification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an acute care clinical nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests.
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary.
• Prescribe and dispense medications.
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records.
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on health problems, treatment plans, and home care.
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program

Nurse Practitioner License

CPR Certification

National certification

Job description

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with Hospitalist physicians and APPs for inpatient care. The role involves exams, diagnostics, planning and initiating treatments, prescribing medications, and maintaining EMRs.

Responsibilities include patient education, referrals to specialists, and staying current with medical research to support patient care and hospital programs.