Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (Full-time, Nights)

StartupNWA; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in Kansas is seeking a highly capable Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) to join our inpatient hospital team. You will work with the hospitalist group to evaluate, diagnose, and treat hospitalized patients, in collaboration with physicians and APPs.

Responsibilities include performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, documenting EMR data, and educating patients and families on care plans and prevention.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner License and CPR required.
• National certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations 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 presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Medication prescribing

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

Education LevelAdvanced Practice Nurse (APRN)## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the;;;; and .**Position Summary**The role of the Nurse Practitioner reports to the Medical Director. This position practices in collaboration with our Hospitalist team of Physicians and APPs to provide care for hospitalized patients in the Inpatient setting.**Essential Position 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 presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors* 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**Qualifications*** **Education:**Must be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.* **Licensure and Certifications:** Nurse Practitioner License and CPR, required. National certification, required.* **Experience:** Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous acute care clinical nursing role, required.**Work Environment**: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.