Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Hospitalist

77 consultants; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel & expenses

Job summary

77 consultants seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide hospitalist care in a contract-based on-site role in Oregon. You will admit, round, discharge patients and collaborate with attending physicians in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon NP license or the ability to obtain one, has hospitalist or acute care experience, board certification, and current CPR/BLS/ACLS. Schedule: 9a-7p, specific dates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with NP certification and Oregon license.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Oregon or ability to obtain.
• Hospitalist or acute care NP experience preferred.
• Board-certified as NP (FNP/AGACNP or similar).
• CPR, BLS/ACLS certifications current.
• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and critical thinking.
• Strong written and verbal communication focused on patient care.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with EHR and medical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitalist care including admissions, rounds and discharges.
• Conduct patient assessments and history taking with exams.
• Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans with physicians.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatments per protocols.
• Document care accurately in the EHR.
• Coordinate care with specialists and nursing staff.
• Respond to urgent needs with timely stabilization.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

This contract-based, on-site position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nurse practitioner to provide high-quality hospitalist care in a supportive medical practice environment. As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive patient care to a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospitalist care to patients, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharges
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, history taking, and physical examinations
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and lab work as appropriate
• Prescribe medications and manage patient medications according to established protocols
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient needs, providing timely intervention and stabilization
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner certification
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Oregon or ability to obtain licensure
• Associate-level experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with prior hospitalist or acute care experience preferred
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or similar relevant specialty
• Current CPR and BLS/ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard medical software
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights as required by the hospitalist schedule

Schedule: 9a-7p, specific dates

Must be board-certified

Must be BLS and ACLS certified

• Paid travel & expenses