Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (Full-time, Nights)
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Fayetteville, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The role of the Nurse Practitioner reports to the Medical Director. This position practices in collaboration with our Hospitalist team of Physicians and APPs to provide care for hospitalized patients in the Inpatient setting.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
- Nurse Practitioner License and CPR, required.
- National certification, required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous acute care clinical nursing role, required.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
- Prescribe and dispense medications
- Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
- Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
