Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner PA / NP - Hospitalist - Nights

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

Day-one effective benefits plan

403(b) retirement savings program

Job summary

0090 Presbyterian System Services is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and manage both acute and chronic diseases in the inpatient setting. Responsibilities include comprehensive health assessments, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of acute care experience and strong interpersonal communication skills. Benefits include a wellness program, comprehensive medical plans, and a retirement savings program with contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to three years of experience in an acute care setting required.
• Prior experience working in a hospitalist setting desirable.
• Skill in applying medical principles to provide ongoing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive health assessment, including history and physical exam.
• Manage acute and chronic health conditions with appropriate interventions.
• Maintain patient medical records as required by the hospital and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Experience in acute care settings

Knowledge of medical practice and patient care

Ability to maintain medical records

Interpersonal communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

The CNS/NP serves as a clinical resource and an independent practitioner who diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases on the inpatient unit. Proactively manages the care of patients across the continuum of care and oversees the case management of complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive health assessment, including a health history (chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, and pain history) and physical exam.
• Determine the need for and interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning abilities to formulate a diagnosis by critically analyzing history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
• Modify assessment techniques according to patient condition, culture, age, and stage of development.
• Effectively communicate health findings and/or the diagnosis of a health condition to the patient, discuss prognosis and treatment options, and establish a mutually acceptable care plan.
• Manage acute and chronic health conditions by providing effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; assist patients in following the treatment plan and select appropriate best‑practice treatments.
• Prepare written prescription orders, medications, and controlled substances under the rules and regulations of the State of NM and the Federal DEA.
• Initiate timely and appropriate consultation, referral, or collaboration with the hospitalist and/or health-care team members.
• Determine the need for and implement health‑promotion strategies for patients, considering specific age and cultural requirements in accordance with population-health principles to reduce risk factors and prevent disease.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills for patients of various ages and cultures and develop professional rapport with patients, families, and health-care team members.
• Maintain patient medical records as required by hospital and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum two to three years of experience in an acute care setting required.
• Prior experience working in a hospitalist setting desirable.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice and patient care including organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments and ability to maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying medical principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in maintaining medical records and establishing effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, supervising physicians, and referring providers.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program with free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges, and more.
• Day-one, effective benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, and additional services.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching contributions and employer contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Presbyterian Hospital Health Services is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.