Hospital Medicine PA/NP- Per Diem-1

Facility: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Status: Part time, varied shifts

About the role

Under the general guidance of the Hospitalist Director, the Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Medicine. As a Hospital Medicine Provider at SSH, you will report through the Hospitalist Program leadership team, including the Lead APCs and Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a detailed and accurate medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam for patients admitted to the Hospital.
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations, and procedures as indicated or requested by the Hospital Medicine Consultant or attending physician.
• Identifies and manages chronic medical conditions and provides continuous care to hospitalized inpatients.
• Has familiarity with current guidelines regarding the assessment of the risk of a perioperative cardiovascular event for pre-operative patients (such as RCRI and ACS-NSQIP) and pre-operative medical optimization.
• Prescribes medications as necessary.
• Writes orders in accordance with current practice guidelines.
• Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy.
• Facilitates timely care as necessary.
• Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts.
• Reviews the care of each patient with the attending physician and other consultative services.
• Maintains communications with referring physicians.
• Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan.
• Proactively manages patients to prevent complications.
• Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status.
• Prepares patients for discharge, including patient and family discharge teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements in conjunction with Nursing and Care Progression, writing discharge prescriptions, and confirming primary care or referring physician follow-up.
• Prepares formal discharge summaries for or with Hospitalist.
• Possesses the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
• Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
• Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position.

Requirements

• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution.
• All licensure re-certifications as required.
• 2 years of Acute Medicine experience preferred.
• Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts).
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (AHA).
• DEA number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone.
• Demonstrated history of proficiency in the delivery of medical care to adult patients.
• Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.

Pay

Pay Range: $130,600.00 - $189,400.00