Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients with stable and chronic illnesses. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Makes patient rounds. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist plans and coordinates rehabilitation, home health care, and follow-up services for patients with acute health issues. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
General Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening/Night Shift/Varied Shifts)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Hospitalist
Schedule: PRN
The Hospitalist RN-C is accountable for supporting the eHospitalist physicians and Acute Inpatient healthcare team. Assists in managing the eHospitalist’s patients by completing tasks required to expedite patient care. The RN will assist the physicians and serve as a link in gathering clinical data to ensure continuity of patient care. The RN will follow-up on physician orders, identifying potential delays in care and assure communication between all members of the care team, patients and families.
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