Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner - Impactful Patient Care

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist to work closely with physicians, taking detailed histories, reviewing records, performing exams, diagnosing and treating patients, and coordinating hospital admissions and discharges as directed.

This full-time role requires an MSN and an active ANCC/AANP NP license, plus BLS. Strong organizational, communication, and patient-guidance skills are essential for hospital rounds and day-to-day patient care.

Qualifications

• MSN degree required.
• Minimum 2 years related nursing experience.
• Active NP license (ANCC or AANP) required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take complete patient histories and review records to develop medical status reports.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnose conditions; institute therapy including drug therapy.
• Institute emergency measures and arrange hospital admissions/discharges per supervising physician.
• May participate in hospital rounds and provide guidance on medical care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSN

2+ years nursing experience

ANCC/AANP NP licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist to work closely with physicians, taking detailed histories, reviewing records, performing exams, diagnosing and treating patients, and coordinating hospital admissions and discharges as directed.

This full-time role requires an MSN and an active ANCC/AANP NP license, plus BLS. Strong organizational, communication, and patient-guidance skills are essential for hospital rounds and day-to-day patient care.