Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (PRN)

Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospitalist team in a PRN (as-needed) capacity. You will practice collaboratively with our physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver care for hospitalized patients in our 425-bed medical center, which has been ranked the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

Clinical Setting

You will work within our inpatient hospitalist program, providing acute care to hospitalized patients across our medical center.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations to evaluate patient health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, including x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, adjusting as necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document medical information and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families regarding health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultations or referrals with other healthcare providers as appropriate
• Maintain current knowledge of medical research and trends, and support research projects

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Active Nurse Practitioner license
• Current CPR certification
• National certification (required)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care clinical nursing

Work Environment

This position requires 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds. The remaining 20% of time is spent sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Medical Director.