APP ( NP or PA) Specialty Practice Hospitalist - Lexington, VA
About The Position
Hospitalist APP opportunity in Lexington, Virginia. This is a full-time APP (NP or PA) opportunity with the Hospitalist group at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. CRBH is a critical access hospital with 3-5 admissions and discharges a day and a bed capacity of 25. The practice is comprised of 2.5 FTE physicians and 3 FTE Advanced Care Practitioners. This role is for the night shift, working a 7 on 7 off schedule, with additional nocturnist compensation in addition to base pay. The responsibilities include identifying patient health status through histories, physical exams, and diagnostic procedures; managing both chronic and acute health problems; collaborating with general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and other surgical subspecialties; providing team-based pre- and post-operative care to adult patients; and delivering confident, high-quality care in a rural setting supported by an expanding telemedicine service (including critical care and neurology). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with hospitalist training, and a broad knowledge base in common general medical conditions. This position offers a collaborative work environment with a strong support team to help you succeed, guiding you through a detailed orientation plan.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- 0 years of experience.
- Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP), DEA license and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
- AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
- Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
- Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
- Strong background in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with hospitalist training.
- Broad knowledge base in common general medical conditions.
Responsibilities
- Identifying patient health status through histories, physical exams, and diagnostic procedures
- Managing both chronic and acute health problems
- Collaborating with general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and other surgical subspecialties
- Providing team-based pre- and post-operative care to adult patients
- Delivering confident, high-quality care in a rural setting supported by an expanding telemedicine service
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
