Additional Information About the RoleNurse Practitoiner or Physician Assistant
Advanced Practice Provider
GI Clinic (Outpatient)
Weekend Coverage (1 weekend/month) Inpatient Rounding
M-F, 8a-4:30p
Weekends, 8a-4:30p
OverviewPreferred QualificationsRole PurposeManages acute and chronic illnesses, performs assessments, procedures, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans both within an ambulatory practice and in a hospital setting within the scope of a given procedural specialty (i.e., Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Ortho, and Post-Acute). Navigates high-acuity cases within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement.
ResponsibilitiesManages the health care of patient populations with compassion in specialty services such as Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics and Post-Acute in the hospital, skilled nursing and clinic settings where procedures, prescriptive services, rounding and call obligations are expected.Maintains and exhibits knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and communication skills to support patient education under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and injuries under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.Responsible for hospital patient rounding and being on-call for inpatient services, ambulatory follow-up, and medical management of patients.Participates in professional developmentBJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsEducationMaster's Degree - Nursing
ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
Nurse PractitionerRNPreferred RequirementsEducationDoctorate - Nursing
Experience2-5 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
