Description

St. James Hospital is currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Per-Diem or Full-Time APP for our Hospital Based Medicine Practice. The APP’s responsibilities include direct care for adult medical patients in collaboration with the attending; admission workups, daily management of all patients on the unit including transfer/discharge with a heavy emphasis on discharge planning, and Interdisciplinary Rounding. Other responsibilities may include participation in educational conferences, student precepting, and support of unit-based nurses and leadership. Applicant must be motivated, flexible, and independent and possess excellent clinical skills.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

Minimum Education:

Master’s or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner specialty area

Required Certification/Registration:

• Certified by the New York State Education Department as a Nurse Practitioner with certifications in one if the following areas: Acute Care, Adult Health; Family Health
• Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate
• ACLS and BLS certifications required upon hire

Physician Assistant:

• Graduate from an Accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• NCCPA Certification
• DEA Certification
• ACLS and BLS certifications required upon hire
• Active DEA license
• Experience as a Physician Assistant preferred but not required