Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Description

Patterson Health Center is recruiting a Hospitalist-Nurse Practitioner to join its vibrant clinical care team. PHC employees enjoy a family-like environment while working at one of the country’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. PHC is dedicated to its mission of providing quality care to patients in a rural environment, where employees follow the core values of Compassion, Attitude, Respect, Excellence and Service.

These values foster a collaborative environment where friendships flourish and patients feel like family.

The Hospitalist‑Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the plan of care for patients in acute care and swing‑bed settings. The successful candidate will work closely with the Hospital Medical Director, hospital nurses, the Case Manager and family practice providers to ensure exemplary patient care is always maintained. As a credentialed and privileged provider, the Hospitalist‑Nurse Practitioner provides medical care based on the scope of practice and works primarily within the hospital setting.

The Hospitalist‑Nurse Practitioner will ensure that patients are taken care of by managing patient rounds, along with hospital admissions and discharges.

PHC is looking for a Hospitalist‑Nurse Practitioner who is flexible, a good communicator, is able to adapt to dynamic environments and has a patient‑focused mindset.

• Examine patients and review medical history upon admission. Order testing and interpret results to determine plan of care.
• Provide immediate treatment based on diagnostic testing results utilizing standard of care.
• Communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team including emergency services staff to ensure exemplary patient care. Work closely with Case Manager and primary care providers to coordinate transitions of care or discharge services.
• Respond immediately to patient needs or changes in conditions as assessed by nursing staff and is readily available during on‑call hours.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional patient experience for every patient.
• Assist with compliance to safety, environment, infection control, quality improvement, and other regulatory requirements.
• Be responsible for patients admitted to inpatient, outpatient observation, swing bed skilled and swing bed intermediate.
• Update patient information and electronic medical records with latest findings and treatments.
• Provide medical care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development of patient care protocols.
• Maintain good standing with licensure and malpractice liability insurance.
• Participate in periodic chart reviews.
• Provide support to the Emergency Room in the event of a trauma situation.

• Kansas Board of Nursing Licensure as an APRN
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• Drug Enforcement Agency Registration
• 1‑2 years experience