NP or PA - House Coverage

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

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About The Position

Catholic Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its inpatient clinical team in Long Island, New York. The House APP provides comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, supports physician teams, and responds to urgent clinical needs throughout the hospital. In collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams, the APP assesses and manages patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, supports timely interventions and effective communication, and promotes continuity of care. The role is part-time, scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, with rotations that include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current New York State NP or PA license, as applicable.
National certification in the applicable specialty.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain them as required by hospital policy.
Eligibility for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize competing clinical demands across multiple hospital units.
Confidence managing complex patients and recognizing when escalation of care is necessary.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic inpatient environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous inpatient clinical experience.
Experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, critical care, or emergency medicine.
Experience managing acutely ill patients and responding to changes in clinical condition.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and hospital-based clinical workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute or chronic medical conditions.
Review and interpret laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical findings.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
Order appropriate diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions within established clinical privileges.
Provide inpatient cross-coverage for designated medical services and hospital units.
Respond to urgent changes in patient conditions, including rapid responses and other clinical emergencies.
Evaluate patients experiencing clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with attending physicians, intensivists, and emergency response teams to facilitate escalation of care.
Assist with patient stabilization and transfers to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
Communicate significant changes in patient conditions to attending physicians and appropriate specialists.
Coordinate care across inpatient services to support patient safety and continuity of care.
Provide effective handoffs during shift transitions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.
Promote evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.