Physician Hospitalist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Nurse Practitioner, Intensivist-Hospitalist, you will contribute to the fulfillment of the mission and vision and strategic initiatives by providing medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. Every day, you will provide a comprehensive assessment and examination of the patient's medical, physical, and psychological status. You will develop medical care plans, implement and manage a treatment plan, periodically assess the patient's medical needs, and provide patient education and counseling. This involves meticulous clinical assessment, critical decision-making in high-acuity settings, and compassionate patient and family engagement to ensure holistic and effective care for hospitalized patients. To be successful in your role, you will strategically contribute to the fulfillment of our mission and vision by providing comprehensive medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in assessing patient status, developing and managing care plans, and providing patient education, thereby ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the strategic initiatives of the organization. Transfer service - Management of transfer calls, triage of critical care needs, check/con?rm availability of critical care services and communicate with the appropriate critical care teams regarding the best care for patients on arrival. Admission - Upon arrival, serve as the primary admitters for all patients, including critical care. (*with the exception of CVICU) See patients upon arrival, initiate care for all patients, including critical care, from our Emergency Department or transferred from an outside hospital. Inpatient Care - In addition to new patients, our APP team provides coverage on all patients, including ICU, and are present at bedside for any decompensation or patient issues. Depending on the shift, they are in house overnight to cover all patients. They offer excellent healthcare services to critically ill patients to ensure that they are stable and recovering. They provide triage for floor inpatients that have had a change in status necessitating a higher level of care, such as transfer to ICU. They provide critical care during the crucial time from acute decompensation to unit transfer and facilitate the required work for this continued care. Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration with the health care team to ensure optimal care while in the hospital and upon discharge. Job Requirements Required Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and Registered Nurse Practitioner: AR, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Where You'll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Pay Range $15.26 - $30.50 /hour