Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hospitalist Nocturnist (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare•New Sharon, ME

About The Position

Provides overnight clinical coverage for Hospitalist service patients. Responsibilities include cross-cover management, bedside evaluation for acute changes in condition, initial assessment and management of urgent clinical issues, and appropriate escalation of care to the supervising nocturnist physician. Upon request and under the supervision of the in-house admitting physician, performs admission evaluations and manages new patients from the emergency department, and provides internal medicine consultative services. Coordinates care with appropriate specialty physicians and collaborates closely with the attending hospitalist physician. The mid-level’s scope of practice can never exceed the scope of practice of the immediate physician supervisor. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of clinical work performed, necessary certifications, and CCH medical staff appointment as an allied health provider. The role requires working well under pressure, being patient-focused, working independently, and knowing when and how to ask for help. The position maintains professional, cordial, and productive working relationships with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff; communicates effectively; and participates actively on the health care team. The employee complies with CCH Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, and Rules and Regulations pertaining to physician extenders, CCH Human Resources policies, and CCH Corporate Compliance Policies. Other work-related duties may be requested or directed. Consistently provides service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers. Challenges current working practices, identifies process improvement opportunities, and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages with and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence. Applicants must meet the listed education, licensure, certification, and experience requirements for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Current licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: Master’s degree from a program accredited by the ARC-PA.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: Current licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained within 30 days, and it is offered within.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
US Department of Justice DEA Registration if prescribing.
Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) if prescribing.
Two years’ experience as an NP or PA caring for adult medical patients.
Ability to work well under pressure, remain patient-focused, work independently, and know when and how to ask for help.
Ability to communicate effectively and participate actively on a health care team.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight clinical coverage for Hospitalist service patients, including cross-cover management.
Evaluate patients at bedside for acute changes in condition.
Perform initial assessment and management of urgent clinical issues and appropriately escalate care to the supervising nocturnist physician.
Upon request and under the supervision of the in-house admitting physician, perform admission evaluations and manage new patients from the emergency department.
Provide internal medicine consultative services.
Coordinate care with appropriate specialty physicians.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of clinical work performed.
Maintain necessary certifications and CCH medical staff appointment as an allied health provider.
Collaborate closely with the attending hospitalist physician and practice within the scope of the immediate physician supervisor.
Maintain professional, cordial, and productive working relationships with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff.
Communicate effectively and participate actively on the health care team.
Comply with applicable CCH Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, Rules and Regulations pertaining to physician extenders, Human Resources policies, and Corporate Compliance Policies.
Perform other work-related duties as requested or directed.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Identify process improvement opportunities and present recommendations and solutions to management.
Participate in, support, and promote CCHC Pillars of Excellence and the organization’s culture of continuous improvement.