Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist

Position Details

Schedule:

Rotating 12‑hour shifts (50/50 AM/PM) with shift flexibility, weekend and holiday rotation;
No Call.

Required training on both general medicine and pulmonary units;
Strongly Preferred:
Acute Care, PICU or Pediatric experience. Preferred: NP/PA experience.

The Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) uses high knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver inpatient care in a hospital setting. The position assesses, diagnoses, 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 observation of results under the general medical direction of the collaborating Hospitalist physician.

• Participates in professional development.
• Manages patient populations with advanced assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by a collaborative physician.
• Coordinates care, promotes health and wellness through education, and places referrals.
• Develops treatment plans and treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol.
• Maintains constant state of alertness and works safely, as this is a safety‑sensitive position.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 2 years.
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN, Nurse Practitioner.

• Education:
  
  Doctorate in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years.

• 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% 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer.