Pediatric Hospitalist FNP

Overview

Works collaboratively with dedicated and caring hospitalist physician group to provide evaluation and treatment of patients in an established hospitalist program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• patient admissions, completing progress notes, patient education, prescribing medications
• ordering diagnostic tests, recommending therapeutic interventions, additional duties as assigned
• performing physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
• ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs
• recording physical findings, formulating plan and prognosis based on patient's condition
• discussing case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan
• submitting health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician
• prescribing or recommending drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
• referring patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment

Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service – Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; meets commitments; abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering – Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day‑to‑day work; gives and welcomes feedback; generates suggestions for improving work; embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost – Conserves organization resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Current WI RN and Nurse Practitioner Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Possession of a current applicable Wisconsin RN license.
• Meets the requirements determined by the State of WI to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.
• PALS and CPR required.

Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Other skills and abilities – Ability to work with patients, families, multidisciplinary health care providers, and providers; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications and organizational and prioritization skills; has the ability to work independently and make decisions; ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Physicians, Director, or Manager as required.

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• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan…