ER and Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

The ED / Hospitalist APP is a key member of the inpatient and outpatient care team.  The APP will be responsible for the 20-bed inpatient acute medical unit as well as the 6-bed emergency department.  This position offers excellent variety as the APP will care for a variety of patients including patient presenting to the emergency department, admitted hospital patients (ICU, stepdown, telemetry observation and skilled nursing), outpatients presenting for schedule procedures (lumbar punctures, thoracentesis and paracentesis), cardiology patients presenting for nuclear treadmills as well as being a resource for other hospital departments when they have acutely ill or critical patients.  The APP will work with a multidisciplinary team that includes case management, pharmacy, social work, dietician, therapy, and nursing staff. The APP will care for patients on the inpatient side.  They will also provide care for emergency department patients as well as responding to all rapid responses, all emergency C-sections, perform outpatient procedures as scheduled (nuclear stress tests, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis and paracentesis) as well as performing history and physicals on non-established infusion clinic patients.   This position also networks with other hospitals and departments to provide the best overall consultations for our patients. 

Duties may include but are not limited to: 

• Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.  

• Provide excellent patient care and recommendations for treatment plans for our patients.   

• Update patient information and charts with the current findings and treatment recommendations.  

• Completion of all documentation as required in the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations and Medical Staff Bylaws. 

• Order tests for healthcare staff to administer, review and interpret test findings.   

• Respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being health.  

• Discuss proper nutrition, hygiene, and self-care with patients to promote good health.  

• Understand and follow safe work practices. 

• Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.  

• Work a flexible schedule. 

Qualifications

Experience: 

• Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of Hospitalist or acute care experience.  

• Preferred Experience: 3 years of Hospitalist experience. 

 
Education:  

• Minimum Required Education: Master of Science in Nursing –NP or Physician Assistant 

Preferred Education: Doctorate in Nursing Practice 

​​​​​​​Licenses: 

• Minimum Required Licenses: Active Kansas APRN or PA License and DEA license 

• Preferred Licenses: N/A 

​​​​​​​Certifications: 

• Minimum Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP 

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer - Excel Program, Medical Record Charting

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• Exposure to communicable diseases
• CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Stand for 3-4 hours per day
• Sit for 2-3 hours per day
• Walk for 6-8 hours per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)