NURSE PRACTITIONER- HOSPITAL MEDICINE POSITION AT MARY FREE BED

Covenant HealthCare•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive medical care to patients hospitalized under hospital medicine, independently or in collaboration with the Covenant HealthCare physician team. The role includes diagnosing, treating, and managing patients and facilitating care transitions throughout the hospital stay. The NP is expected to provide customer service consistent with Covenant HealthCare’s Vision, Mission, and Values and its commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The NP assesses and manages patients, performs bedside procedures within scope and credentialing, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, prescribes medications and treatments within licensure and facility limitations, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position also supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, patient and family education, multidisciplinary coordination, and development of clinical protocols. The NP maintains confidentiality and professional competency through training and continuing education.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and Controlled Substance credential in the State of Michigan.
ACLS certification.
Knowledge of the specialty of the practice.
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, medication and treatment administration, care delivery, and care documentation.
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR system while providing patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Analytical skills to plan, develop, and administer care to a wide variety of patients.
Ability to assess and treat patients with limited history and background in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to make decisions within the scope of training and practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital medicine, care management, case management, or chronic disease.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing, potentially including central line insertion and management, arterial line placement and interpretation, intubation support, ventilator management, suturing and wound care, chest tube insertion, management and removal, and diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures.
Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses and develop treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic imaging, EKGs, and laboratory studies.
Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of licensure and facility limitations.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic medical record documentation of patient information, assessments, care plans, and interventions.
Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge processes, including patient and family education.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, nurses, case managers, pharmacists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
Work with the Practice Manager to develop clinical protocols for the practice.
Work independently or in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.
Communicate patient updates, changes in status, and test results to physicians.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to practice policies and government regulations, including HIPAA.
Maintain professional competency through ongoing training and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.