APP Nocturnist Hospitalist

Position Summary

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) will provide care for our patients in the hospital setting. The APP assesses patients about their conditions, order and interprets diagnostic tests, and works with patients, families, and physicians to establish care plans. You should be a skilled APP with comprehensive knowledge of acute conditions, diagnostics, and treatments.

Position Requirements

• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois or in process of obtaining state license. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation-BLS
• Preferred one (1) year of experience working in inpatient medicine.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

• Speaking with patients to better understand their concerns, needs, conditions, and medical histories.
• Admitting, discharging, and doing scheduled rounds to check on patients.
• Performing examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and going over results with patients or the physician, if necessary.
• Establishing care or condition management plans, including prescribing medications or other treatments.
• Educating the patient and family members about medical conditions and courses of action.
• Keeping records regarding patient history, condition, treatments, and progress.
• Alerting physicians when conditions worsen or if abnormalities arise.
• Participate in the On-Call program, which may include working nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Practice according to Joint Commission Standards and IDPH regulations
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to practice
• Work in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and corporate team to provide quality service to patients
• Work to meet quality measures set forth by the facility
• Ensure company’s objectives regarding financials, patient engagement, and healthcare quality
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership of healthcare clinic to enhance quality of healthcare service to patients

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Pay Rate-

$50-$80/hour