Bachelor's Degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
2 years of acute care or inpatient experience as an Acute-Care Nursing Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner
Current licensure as a nurse practitioner in Massachusetts
National certification with recertification every six years
ACLS and BLS Healthcare provider certifications required
Ability to maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital
Responsibilities
Provide daily evaluation and management of inpatients
Collaborate with hospitalist service physicians and surgical attending physicians
Establish collaboration agreements for licensure and prescribing status
Supervise day-to-day patient care with on-site hospitalist or surgeon
Access on-site hospitalist for clinical evaluation and decision-making support
Benefits
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Supportive team environment with collaborative care
Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital setting
Potential for career advancement within the hospital system
Access to hospital privileges and resources
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Hospital Medicine, provides daily evaluation and management to inpatients. This work will be in collaboration with the hospitalist service physician or surgical attending physician, and any physician specialists involved with each patient.
The supervising physician of record will be one of the hospitalist physicians for purposes of establishing a collaboration agreement for licensure and prescribing status as well as periodic performance reviews. A second supervising physician may be established for surgical cases. Day-to-day nurse practitioner patient care supervision may be delegated to any one of the on-site hospitalist physicians or surgeons, as applicable. The degree of autonomy of the nurse practitioner's daily practice will depend on the details of each particular case and the preferences and skills of the NP. The NP will always have access to an on-site hospitalist for help with clinical evaluation, decision-making and logistical back-up.
The NP works in accordance with Hospital privileges.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Experience
Acute-Care Nursing Practitioner Diploma or Adult Nurse Practitioner graduate with 2 years of acute care or inpatient experience.
Licensure and/or Certification
Current licensure as nurse practitioner in theCommonwealth of Massachusetts required.
National certification with recertification as required every six years.
ACLS certification required.
BLS Healthcare provider required.
Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Skills
Strong clinical, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and communication in English.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
About Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Concord, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1911 and has since grown to become a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, and more. Emerson Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.
