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The Hospitalist is responsible for managing a 21-bed inpatient acute medical unit and providing comprehensive patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Duties include rounding on patients, ordering and interpreting tests, and completing all necessary medical documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (NP) and possess an active Kansas NP license and DEA license. A minimum of 2 years of hospitalist or acute care experience is required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Kansas
City,
MO-
AH
Atchison -
Kansas
City,
MO 64118Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
Doctorate
DegreeTravel
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Day or
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Physicians -
Mid-LevelsJOB
DESCRIPTION: The Hospitalist is a key member of the inpatient acute medical unit team. The Hospitalist will work under the direction of the Medical Director of Inpatient Services. The Hospitalist position will be responsible for the 21-bed inpatient acute medical unit. This position offers excellent variety as one will work with a multidisciplinary team that includes case management, pharmacy, social work, dietician, therapy, and nurses, all of whom can help with placing orders determined on rounds, discharge planning, etc. Enjoy a manageable workload of an average daily census of nine to twelve patients, not to exceed twenty-one patients, including a maximum of four ICU patients. This position also networks with other hospitals and departments to provide the best overall consultations for our patients. As a flexible part of this position, once rounds are finished, documentation and orders can be completed off site until the Hospitalist rounds the next day.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently. Provide excellent patient care and recommendations for treatment plans for our patients. Update patient information and charts with the current findings and treatment recommendations. Completion of all documentation as required in the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations and Medical Staff Bylaws. Order tests for healthcare staff to administer, review and interpret test findings. Respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being health. Discuss proper nutrition, hygiene, and self-care with patients to promote good health. Understand and follow safe work practices. Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Work a flexible schedule.
ABOUT
Amberwell
HEALTH: Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
Amberwell
CULTURE: Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities. To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
ABOUT
Atchison
KANSAS: Atchison Kansas is a textbook community that is known for being the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. The city is located on the border of Kansas and Missouri along the Missouri River, just minutes from historical St. Joseph Missouri and the ever-growing Kansas City metropolitan area. This wonderful 4-seasons environment allows for the residents and visitors to experience the deep change of the leaf colors in the fall along the racing Missouri River, along with the entertaining summer fun with the many green parks and the Amelia Earhart Festival that hosts a large concert and carnival. The city is the home of Santa Fe Railroad Museum and the Ameila Earhart Museum, and the #8 ranked Best Colleges in the Regional College Midwest in the county, Benedictine College, based off US News and World Reports. Atchison is also known for their haunted houses and trails tales which can start at the Sallie House and continue throughout the main streets of the city to the many restaurant and boutique shops within the historical location along the Lewis and Clark National Trail. For more about the community, please visit https://cityofatchison.com/
QualificationsJOB
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum
Required
Experience: 2 years of Hospitalist or acute care experience.
