Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider

As our Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Pierce County. We specialize in admitting patients, cross-covering existing inpatients, and managing acute clinical deteriorations overnight

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the well-being of our patients within Franciscan Medical Group.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Extremely flexible and adaptable
• Perform evaluation and management services to patients requiring hospitalist services with the hospitalist practice
  
  
• Evaluate patient progress, adjust daily care plans and manage a targeted average daily census
• Facilitate specialty consultations
• Work alongside case managers, pharmacists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient daily operations
• Coordinate early discharge planning, reconcile medications, and arrange necessary post-acute or home health services to reduce hospital length of stay
• Provide empathetic updates to patients and their families, and coordinate transitions of care with the patient's outpatient primary care physician
• 175 shifts per year, 12 hour day shifts
• Compensation ranges from $154,000 - $186,900 /year

We are offering a base salary, wRVU productivity, and an annual bonus incentive. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance is available

Job Requirements

Required

• ARNP or Physician Assistant Degree/Certification
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the specific practice
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients

Preferred

• At least one year of Hospital Medicine experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Pay Range
$154,000 - $186,900 /year