What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospital Medicine team located in our Dubuque, Iowa location.
Medical Associates Clinic is a physician-owned multi-specialty group practice. Our 200 providers and 900 health care professionals lead the way in providing quality healthcare in Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Illinois.
Why you should consider applying to this position:
•See a wide variety of patients, diagnosis, and receive on-the-job-training
•Competitive pay
Schedule: Full-time days, working a rotating schedule 7 days on Mon-Sun 7a-5 and 7 days off, 5 days on Mon-Fri 12-7p, 2 days off.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Provide direct medical care in the hospital skilled unit under the direction of supervising physicians; including but not limited to: obtaining histories, physical exams, ordering and interpreting appropriate lab and x-ray studies, and consulting with physician on treatment plan. Provide patient education to promote wellness and support disease management process.
- Assist with physician overflow patients from other hospital areas which may include medical, surgical, cardiac and intensive care unit.
- Assist physicians with Emergency Room admissions as needed.
- Complete all other assigned projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience: Three years to five years of similar or related experience. Primary care experience preferred.
Education: Equivalent to a college degree and a professional certificate or a graduate degree. Must be a licensed ARNP.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
