Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 11am-11pm rotating schedule

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of patients. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement.

The major area of responsibility for this role is supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions.

The primary duties of the Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:

• Examine patients and review medical history prior to admission
• Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours
• Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
• Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
• Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
• Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner:
• Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Louisiana (APRN)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System
• Physician Assistant:
• Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Louisiana (PA)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - handling/feeling, talking

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)

Employment:

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.