Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist Group-nights (Per-Diem)
About The Position
At St. Mary’s Physician Care, the Nurse Practitioner provides general care to patients of all ages with patience, care, compassion, and understanding. The role performs tasks within the scope of practice, which may include conducting tests, recording medical histories, providing treatments, assisting physicians, promoting public awareness of health, and prescribing medications. This is a per-diem hospitalist opportunity on 12-hour overnight shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The practice has an open ICU and typically sees 18–20 patients per shift. The Nurse Practitioner assists physicians with rounding and admissions, works under a Collaborative Practice Agreement, and must be comfortable serving as the sole provider. The role requires two years of experience in an inpatient hospitalist setting.
Requirements
- Must have two years of experience working in an inpatient hospitalist setting.
- Must be comfortable working as the sole provider.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialization as an ARNP.
- Current state license as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
- Previous experience with an electronic health record.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide general care to patients of all ages.
- Conduct tests, record medical histories, provide treatments, and prescribe medications within the scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with rounding and admissions.
- Enhance public awareness of the importance of health.
- Work under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
- Provide care as the sole provider when required.
Benefits
- Marketable shift rate.
- Medical malpractice insurance including tail coverage.
