What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner-Night Shift position at Middletown Medical?
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – Night Shift
Overview
Middletown Medical is a multi-specialty physician group committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care in a welcoming, compassionate environment. Established in 1984, the organization provides a broad range of healthcare services and is committed to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Job Summary
Middletown Medical is seeking a dedicated, skilled Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team on the night shift. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective patient care.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage a diverse range of patient needs in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Order and review laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other evaluations as appropriate.
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and clinical protocols.
- Monitor patients' clinical status and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
- Provide ongoing assessment and management of hospitalized patients during the night shift.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate patient status, treatment plans, and significant clinical changes effectively with the healthcare team.
- Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
- Perform procedures within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice and level of training.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
- Support continuity of care, including appropriate handoff to the incoming clinical team.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
- Comply with hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable federal and New York State regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with productivity bonus
- PTO with carry-forward option
- Health insurance
- CME
- Work-life balance
- Malpractice insurance
- 401k
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York State.
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an accredited certifying organization.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to work the required night shift schedule.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Hospital, acute-care, hospitalist, or comparable clinical experience preferred.
- Experience managing a diverse patient population and a variety of medical conditions.
- Strong clinical judgment and patient-management skills.
Join Middletown Medical and become part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality care to hospitalized patients while supporting clinical excellence and continuity of care.
Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $80