Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Hospital Medicine

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: 11am-11pm rotating schedule

JOB SUMMARY:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of patients. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement. The major area of responsibility for this role is supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions. The primary duties of the Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:
Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team

(Physician Assistant)
The Physician Assistant has specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients. The Physician Assistant works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of patients. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement. The major area of responsibility for this role is supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions. The primary duties of the Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:
Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner - Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Louisiana (APRN)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System
• Physician Assistant - Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Louisiana (PA)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

Responsibilities

• Supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions.
• Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
• Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
• Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
• Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
• Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
• Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team

What This Job Offers

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