Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients with stable and chronic illnesses. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Makes patient rounds. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist plans and coordinates rehabilitation, home health care, and follow-up services for patients with acute health issues. Requires a master’s degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist’s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Current license to practice medicine in New York State;
- Excellent clinical skills;
- Effective organizational/time management skills;
- ACLS required;
- Collaborates with physicians to verify diagnosis and to identify high-risk situations;
- Analyzes data results or patient examinations and diagnostic tests to correctly diagnose and manage patients;
- orders appropriate diagnostic test;
- Obtain comprehensive medical histories and performs physical examinations and assessments.
Requirements:
- ACLS and PALS certification Preferred;
- Certification by a national nursing certifying body in their specific practice of nurse practice;
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in advanced nursing practice;
- Appropriate certification;
- Current licensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in the State of Washington;
- Ability to obtain an active license in the state of WA.