What does a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) Do?
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients with stable and chronic illnesses. Being a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) makes patient rounds. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. In addition, Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) plans and coordinates rehabilitation, home health care, and follow-up services for patients with acute health issues. Requires a master's degree. Requ ...ires 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. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.More Show Less
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