Hospitalist NP/PA
Market Street Staffing•Natick, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an ongoing coverage need for a Hospitalist NP/PA position. The role involves providing hospitalist coverage for an inpatient psychiatric unit, serving patients aged 10 and older. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekends or call required. The position utilizes the Cerner EMR system. Credentialing is expected to take 90 days. This is a long-term permanent search for coverage.
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts licensure
- FNP Board certification
- AHA BLS certification
- Minimum 2-years Hospitalist experience or equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Massachusetts
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
- Candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty are preferred for locum APP positions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
