APP Nocturnist (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Clinical Decision Unit

Overview

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner and the Physician Assistant provide care for hospitalized patients as part of the Hospitalist team at St. Tammany Health System. They work in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Lead Hospital Medicine physician and participate in evaluation, treatment and care coordination. A formal collaborative/supervising physician agreement is required.

WORK SHIFT

7 pm - 7 am shift

RESPONSIBILITIES

(Nurse Practitioner)

• Addressing patient clinical issues while hospitalized
• Perform and document a history and physical (H&P) that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours
• Place orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
• Follow up on diagnostic test results
• Seek appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
• Formalize the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and care team colleagues
• Perform and document a Discharge Summary that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours

(Physician Assistant)

• Addressing patient clinical issues while hospitalized
• Perform and document a H&P that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours
• Place orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan
• Follow up on diagnostic test results
• Seek appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consultations
• Formalize the patient handoff process as part of continuity of care
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and care team colleagues
• Perform and document a Discharge Summary that is co-signed by the physician within 24 hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Nurse Practitioner)

• Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Louisiana (APRN)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

(Physician Assistant)

• Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
• Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Louisiana (PA)
• Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St. Tammany Health System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort: Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing; Frequently (34%-66%) – handling/feeling, talking; Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to our mission, vision and values. See the organization’s expectations before applying for employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.