What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN ED/Hospitalist NP/PA position at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital?
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics | Guttenberg, Iowa
Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare!
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a skilled, confident, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Room/Hospitalist team on a PRN basis.
This unique opportunity offers the ability to practice across both emergency and inpatient settings in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment. Our providers play an essential role in delivering high-quality, personalized care to patients throughout our community.
What You'll Do
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Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Patient Care Unit, including observation and swing bed patients.
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Independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and injuries within your scope of practice and hospital privileges.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management, and appropriate interventions.
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Manage inpatient admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
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Respond to medical emergencies, including rapid responses and Code Blue situations.
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Collaborate with nursing, EMS, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and other healthcare professionals.
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Utilize telehealth physician consultation and medical director support when clinically appropriate.
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold patient safety and regulatory standards.
What We're Looking For
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Master's degree in an applicable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
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Current Iowa ARNP or PA licensure.
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BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS certifications as required by the job description.
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Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and emergency management skills.
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Ability to manage diverse patient populations, from pediatric through geriatric patients.
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Excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Why Join GMHC?
At GMHC, you'll experience the professional variety and meaningful patient relationships that make rural healthcare rewarding. You'll work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while using your clinical knowledge and judgment to make a direct impact on patient outcomes.
Interested in making a difference? Apply today and become part of the GMHC team!
Post-offer fit-for-duty assessment required.