Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

This is a summary of the job description in 50 words. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works as an advanced practitioner, responsible for patient assessment and management. They work in collaboration with attending physicians and other healthcare providers to provide family-centered care.

Job Description

The NP has expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. They are responsible for assessing and managing patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions, and developing and implementing plans of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, principles of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, and medical terminology.
• Conduct patient assessments, complete physical examinations, collect clinical data, prepare patients for tests or treatments, order and interpret laboratory test results, diagnose medical conditions, administer medications or treatments, and perform minor surgery.
• Maintain accurate patient coding, billing, and medical reports, and inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
• Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure smooth flow of patient processing, treatment, and discharge.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Ability to quickly master computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems.
• Must project a professional image and earn confidence of others.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Constantly
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently
• Carrying: Frequently
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Crouching: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly