Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist Memorial Hospital Belleville and Shil

Additional Information About the Role

• Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
• Adults Patients
• In‑Patient at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Shiloh
• 7‑on / 7‑off schedule (Days 7a–7p)
• Blend of Rounding and Admitting

Role Purpose

The Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver inpatient care in a hospital setting. This position assesses, diagnoses, and initiates a patient care treatment plan within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. Patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician‑approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of their collaborating hospitalist physician.

• Participates in professional development.
• Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
• Coordinates the care of patient populations in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services, and placement of referrals.
• Develops treatment plans and treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
• Maintains a constant state of alertness and works safely, as the position is safety‑sensitive.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Less than 2 years in a clinical setting.

Supervisor Experience

• No prior supervisor experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Education

• Doctorate in Nursing

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.

BJC Total Rewards

At 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, vision, 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

* Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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. Equal Opportunity Employer