St. Tammany Health System
• $90K — $110K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Work Shift: 11am-11pm rotating schedule
JOB SUMMARY:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of patients. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement.
The major area of responsibility for this role is supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions.
The primary duties of the Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:
Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team
(Physician Assistant)
The Physician Assistant has specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients.
The Physician Assistant works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of patients. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement.
The major area of responsibility for this role is supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions.
The primary duties of the Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:
Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Nurse Practitioner -
Physician Assistant -
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be foundy clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
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