Hospital Medicine Virtual APP NP/PA

Advocate Health•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•$59 - $89

About The Position

The Hospital Medicine Virtual APP NP/PA provides hospitalist care through a virtual care service. The role conducts initial and periodic medical histories and physical examinations, completes daily assessments, determines patient treatment plans, and documents findings, plans, observations, interventions, and actions in the medical record. The position also performs minor office-based medical and surgical procedures, writes prescriptions, administers medications, and orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations. The APP serves as a patient advocate and participates in group or practice meetings and in the development of policies and procedures when requested. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a 7 p.m.–5 a.m. or 9 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule, seven days on and seven days off, with alternating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $59.00–$88.50. The position requires the appropriate advanced practice licensure and credentials, including a master's degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice for Nurse Practitioners, as applicable.

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
For Nurse Practitioners: approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where employed.
For Nurse Practitioners: eligible to apply for prescriptive authority through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or Medical Board.
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, with an expiration date more than 90 days after the beginning of practice.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize and concentrate.
For Nurse Practitioners: master's degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
For Nurse Practitioners: license to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
For Nurse Practitioners: certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
Must speak English fluently and understandably.
Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
Must be able to react and perform in stressful situations.
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification, preferred based on the population served.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic medical histories and physical examinations, and complete daily assessments.
Record examination and assessment findings and the plan 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 appropriately in the medical record.
Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attend, participate, and contribute to group or practice meetings and develop policies and procedures when requested.

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.
Other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.