Nocturnist - Medical Officer of the Day

Nocturnist/Hospitalist

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System provides comprehensive medical services to veterans, including primary care, specialty care, mental health services, and rehabilitation. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, this facility is part of the Veterans Health Administration and offers state-of-the-art outpatient services, a 40-bed community living center, and a robust range of support programs, such as PTSD treatment and substance abuse recovery. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of veterans, with a commitment to research and education to enhance health outcomes. Notably, the facility serves thousands of veterans across central Minnesota, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for those who have served.

Responsibilities include:

• This is a night shift from 4 pm - 8 am with the requirement of rotated coverage for weekends/holidays, previously agreed upon mutually beforehand.
• Assessment of in-house patients varies in workload but is the primary responsibility of the MOD on duty.
• MOD tours on evenings, weekends, and holidays to include patient care rounding in the CLC, RRTP, and Acute Psych, as necessary and included in this coverage.
• Must follow all established medication policies and procedures.
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting for all emergency department patients.
• Must intubate and complete OOORAM when orienting.
• Shall complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation related to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations.
• Must adhere to all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Obligated to report all events related to patient injury, medication errors, and other breaches of patient safety to the COR VA Safety Policy. Incidents should be reported within 24 hours, and the Patient Safety Report should be submitted to the COR, following up as required or requested.
• Must make every effort to prevent medication errors.
• The Hospitalist should take measures to prevent patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care.
• The Primary Care Physician performs comprehensive medical history evaluations and physical examinations on patients ranging from adult to geriatric populations.
• Diagnose medical conditions and order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies (e.g., X-rays), and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with other agencies or health facilities on behalf of patients and their families to arrange admissions to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Organize emergency ground and/or air medical transport as required.
• Analyze clinical data, develop therapeutic programs, and communicate information effectively to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR) with detailed clinical documentation, including diagnosis codes. Complete all EHR notes within 24 hours of patient encounters.
• Prescribe medications and treatment therapies in coordination with nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel.

Requirements include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine is required.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification recognized by the American Heart Association.

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