Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Hospitalist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 7on/7off, Days
About The Position
The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider delivers inpatient care to adult patients at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. The role includes rounding and admissions, with one week focused on admitting and the next week focused on rounding, on a 7-on/7-off schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) assesses and diagnoses patients and initiates care plans within a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. Care is performed with considerable independence under physician-approved protocols and general medical direction, with evaluation through chart review, consultations, and observation of results. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by the collaborating physician. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. BJC Medical Group is a physician-led, multi-specialty organization of BJC HealthCare with more than 600 doctors and advanced practice providers. It has provided care since 1994 at more than 145 locations across the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois areas. Missouri Baptist Medical Center Hospitalists care for hospitalized patients at the medical center’s Town & Country, Missouri campus.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Less than 2 years of experience.
- Nurse Practitioner license.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Nursing.
- 2–5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in professional development.
- Manage the health care of patient populations through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
- Coordinate care to promote health and wellness through patient and family education, coordination of services, and referrals.
- Develop treatment plans and treat patients with acute problems, including illnesses and minor injuries, following predetermined protocols in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
- Perform rounding and admissions, alternating weekly between admitting and rounding.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
