Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, physical examinations, and patient histories for acutely ill patients.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with hospitalist physicians.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide management of acute and chronic medical conditions during hospitalization.
• Assist with admissions, daily patient rounding, discharges, and care transitions.
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to rapid response and code situations as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) certification OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program with Acute Care experience.
  • Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
  • Current DEA license (or eligibility to obtain).
  • BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of acute care or inpatient hospitalist experience preferred (new graduates with acute care training may be considered).
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.
  • Proficiency in EMR documentation and use of hospital information systems.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patients and priorities.