Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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
- * Minimum Masters Prepared:
Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care

* Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License (RN)

* Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Louisiana (APRN)

* Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

Physician Assistant
- * Minimum Masters Prepared:
Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care

* Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Louisiana (PA)

* Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

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…