Job Description

 

General Purpose of Job:  

Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of acute care, adult medical-surgical patients under the guidance of the Hospitalist physicians.

 

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader.  Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

 

• Facilitates appropriate admissions to appropriate health system units by initiating orders, coordinating with appropriate attending physician, and moderating medication reconciliation process.


• Performs and dictates History & Physical, medical Consultation, Discharge Summary and SOAP notes as per hospitalist service standards.


• Assists with development of plan of care.


• Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies.


• Performs daily rounds as assigned by Hospitalist physicians.


• Responds to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls as assigned.


• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. • Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). • Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. • Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). • Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. • Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
Work Experience	• 3-5 yrs as a NP/PA acute care hospital experience preferred
Education	• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program • RN and current MI License required • Certification and licensure as a NP/PA in the State of MI required. • Current BCLS. • MSN degree preferred
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective plan of care. • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.