Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (Full-Time, Nights)
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Collaborate with the Hospitalist team to provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing illnesses, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and documenting patient medical records.
The role of the Nurse Practitioner reports to the Medical Director. This position practices in collaboration with our Hospitalist team of Physicians and APPs to provide care for hospitalized patients in the Inpatient setting. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary Prescribe and dispense medications Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program. Licensure and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner License and CPR, required. National certification, required.
Must be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with a valid NP license, CPR certification, and national certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience in an acute care clinical nursing role is required.
Market context
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