Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with specific education and training in the care of hospitalized patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating care of hospitalized patients.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team in the evaluation, treatment and care coordination of the hospitalized patient in the provider role. A formal collaborative agreement is a requirement.

The major area of responsibility is addressing patient clinical issues while hospitalized (floor call) and supporting physicians with the admission of patients to the hospital from emergency room or direct admissions. He/she will work primarily the night shift and alternate other shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as indicated.

The primary duties of the Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and in association with members of the Hospitalist team include:

• Addressing patient clinical issues while hospitalized
• Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours
• Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
• Following up on diagnostic test results
• Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
• Formalizing the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
• Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues that are part of the care team
• Perform and document a Discharge Summary that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic
• Hospital
• In-person
• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person