Hospitalist NP/PA

Market Street Staffing • Brattleboro, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a Hospitalist NP/PA at a small community hospital. The role involves inpatient coverage, providing care at the observation/inpatient floor and intermediate levels. The average census is 8-10 patients. Responsibilities include responding to codes and rapid responses, ventilator management, managing step-down patients, and stabilizing critically ill patients for transport to a tertiary care facility. The patient population is adult.

Requirements

• Willing to await licensure
• Board certification
• NPs must have Acute Care certification
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Vermont DEA certification
• Minimum 2-3 years Hospitalist experience or equivalent
• Clean malpractice and background
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) or National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

• Ventilator management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to codes and rapid responses
• Ventilator management experience preferred
• Management of step-down level patients
• Ability to manage stabilization of critically ill patient and arrange for transport to tertiary care level
• 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

• If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
• This position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level