CHIPS (Nocturnist)- Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
The CHIPS Nocturnist is a full-time advanced practice provider (NP/PA) role in pediatric hospital medicine. The APP works 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at LCH, providing cross-coverage for patients admitted to the pediatric hospital medicine service and admitting patients overnight. Staffing is needed 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. The schedule consists of night shifts for 90% or more of the time. The role provides specialty care focused on a single system for acutely and chronically ill patients, including hospitalized patients. The position performs patient histories, physical examinations, assessments, and procedures; develops treatment plans; orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations; prescribes and administers medications; and documents patient encounters and care. Qualifications differ for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Compensation is listed at $59.00–$88.50 per hour, with eligibility for benefits.
Requirements
- For nurse practitioners: a master's degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice is required.
- For nurse practitioners: a license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
- For nurse practitioners: certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
- For physician assistants: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.
- Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must speak English fluently and understandably.
- Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch, as well as finger dexterity.
- Must be able to react and perform in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- For nurse practitioners: ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification is preferred based on the population served.
- For physician assistants: a master's degree is preferred.
- For physician assistants: certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
- Record examination findings, assessments, and plans of care.
- Perform minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
- Write appropriate prescriptions and administer medications.
- Order and interpret daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
- Determine treatment plans for patients.
- Document patient encounters, observations, interventions, and actions in the medical record.
- Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
- Attend, participate in, and contribute to group or practice meetings and the development of policies and procedures when requested.
- Provide cross-coverage for patients admitted to the pediatric hospital medicine service and admit patients overnight.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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Job Type
Full-time
