Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hospitalist

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Clinical Stuart, VA, US

Come join Braden Health as we prepare to open Stuart Community Hospital in Patrick County, Virginia! We are in need of a provider to be our Hospitalist. The providers will typically work M-F during usual business hours at a competitive rate of pay. Come be part of new beginnings and join a company with a proven track record in reopening rural hospitals.

This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

The hospitalist is a provider who specializes in providing inpatient care in a hospital setting, focusing on managing the daily needs of patients and coordinating care across various specialties. Mid-level hospitalists are overseen by the facility's medical director. Hospitalists are experts in diagnosing and treating common hospital conditions and are familiar with hospital procedures and protocols.

Duties of the hospitalist are:

• Patient care management- managing the day-to-day care of hospitalized patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Coordination of care- collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care.
• Medical expertise- performing medical procedures, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medications as needed.
• Quality improvement- contributing to quality and process improvement efforts within the hospital.
• Communication and collaboration- facilitating communication and collaboration among the healthcare team to ensure effective patient care.
• Patient education- educating patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Resource management- practicing efficient and judicious use of hospital and healthcare resources.

Typical responsibilities of the hospitalist are:

• Test ordering and interpretation
• Medication and treatment
• Specialist communication as necessary
• Quality improvement initiatives

• Attend new hire orientation as scheduled by the CEO and physician recruiter
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
• Be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
• Identify all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking
• Follow Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
• Must interact with fellow physicians, guests, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

• Ability to navigate EMR
• Sound understanding of physician practice and nationally accepted standards of patient care
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Good Communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with all age groups
• Ability to perform under stress and cope with difficult situations
• Good time management and organizational skills to complete patient care and documentation

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Must have successfully passed a national certification exam, be licensed, and provide proof of continuing education.
• Five years of hospitalist experience preferred.
• Current APRN or FNP licensure or PA licensure in the State of Virginia.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification is required.

The Hospitalist may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, may be in contact with patients under a…