PRN Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice Provider-HospitalistPosition Title: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP)Location: St. George Regional HospitalDepartment: Internal MedicinePosition Type: PRNJob Description SummaryWe are a rapidly expanding our Hospitalist team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to clinical quality improvement and ensuring patients receive the highest quality care at an affordable cost.We are looking for an experienced inpatient APP to join our St. George Regional Hospitalist team on an as-needed basis (PRN). PRN providers are required to submit availability for at least two shifts per month. Please note that shifts are not guaranteed in this PRN role.The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a critical role in the management of hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on those on general medicine floors. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, case managers, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide optimal patient care and outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical examinations.Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including initiating appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated patient care.Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and their families are informed and involved in care decisions and care transitions.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in critical care and internal medicine.Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the hospitalist program and hospital.Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and meetings as required.QualificationsLicensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in UtahBoard certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)DEA Certificate II through V - DOJ Drug Enforcement DivisionACLS and BLS certification for healthcare providersExperience: Inpatient APP experience; hospitalist or critical care setting preferred, open to the consideration of candidates lacking experience.Skills and Abilities: Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.Ability to work in a hospital environment, which may involve exposure to infectious diseases and high-stress situations.Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional HospitalWork City: St GeorgeWork State: UtahScheduled Weekly Hours: 0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$57.33 - $88.47We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.