What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Nurse Practitioner position at Nimbus Health?
Inpatient Nurse Practitioner
Location: Macon, GA
About Nimbus Health
Nimbus Health is pioneering the future of pulmonary care. By blending in-person care with cutting-edge remote patient monitoring, we address the needs of over 50 million Americans suffering from asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions. Our mission is to improve clinical outcomes and transform the lives of millions who struggle to breathe.
Role Overview
As an Inpatient Nurse Practitioner at Nimbus Health, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex pulmonary conditions. This dynamic role involves:
- Inpatient Rounding (LTAC units, general medicine floors, emergency room)
- Discharge Day Management (coordinating safe transitions and preparing patients for successful return home)
- Transitional Care Management (post-discharge follow-up and cross-cover for readmission prevention)
You’ll work under our own renowned pulmonologist Dr. Jon Dean.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care
- Comprehensive Evaluations: Perform in-depth history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments for hospitalized patients with pulmonary and complex medical conditions.
- Treatment Planning: Order, interpret, and adjust treatment regimens—ensuring alignment with best-practice guidelines and patient-specific needs.
- Complex Case Management: Collaborate with on-call physicians for overnight pulmonary concerns, acute patient status changes, and urgent care decisions.
2. Discharge Day Management
- Safe Discharge Coordination: Work with physicians, nursing staff, and case managers to finalize discharge instructions, medication reconciliations, and follow-up appointments.
- Patient & Caregiver Education: Provide clear, concise guidance on treatment plans, medication schedules, warning signs, and lifestyle modifications.
- Documentation & Handoffs: Complete discharge summaries, update medical records, and ensure accurate information transfer to the next level of care.
3. Transitional Care Oversight
- Cross-Cover Calls & Admissions: Respond to patient needs, admission orders, and care transitions across ER, hospital floors, and LTAC.
- Post-Discharge Follow-Up: Participate in telehealth check-ins, coordinate home health services, and conduct outpatient clinic visits to monitor patient progress.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with social workers, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals to address social determinants of health and arrange holistic support.
4. Collaborative Care & Quality Improvement
- Team Rounds: Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary meetings in LTAC, hospital units, and outpatient settings.
- Family & Caregiver Engagement: Provide empathetic communication, address concerns, and encourage active participation in the care process.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: Engage in internal QI initiatives to refine clinical protocols and enhance patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year(s) in internal medicine, ICU, hospitalist, or acute care setting.
- Proven ability to manage complex patients with sound clinical judgment.
- Education & Certification
- Master’s (or Bachelor’s with appropriate advanced practice certifications) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Georgia with National Board Certification.
- Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Excellence: Proficient in assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based treatment.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to clearly explain complex medical information.
- Team Player: Thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
- Patient-Centered: Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all patient interactions.
Why Join Nimbus Health?
- Impactful Mission: Shape the future of pulmonary care and make a tangible difference in patients’ lives.
- Innovation-Driven: Work with cutting-edge remote monitoring technology and evolving care models.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team where ideas are welcomed and professional growth is encouraged.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $50–$60 per hour (full-time)
- Health Insurance: Helping you stay healthy and covered
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Invest in your future with 3% employer-matched contributions
- Paid Holidays: Paid holidays annually, plus personal time off
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to a mission that has a direct impact on patient well-being
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Macon, GA 31217 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Macon, GA 31217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60
