Locum NP Hospitalist – Nights – Potsdam, NY – Start 05/25/2026
Updated 3/24/26
Potsdam, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description:
We are seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner to join our hospitalist team in Potsdam, NY. Hospitalists provide specialized inpatient care, managing acutely ill adult patients and coordinating their treatment plans with primary care providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general medical care to hospitalized patients
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions
- Examine patients upon admission
- Coordinate patient care with hospital staff and primary care physicians
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, lab work, and imaging
- Maintain accurate patient records and charting in EPIC
Job Responsibilities
Staff on Unit: 1 Provider, 1 NP, 1 LPN
Patient Acuity: Adults acutely ill with diverse medical problems
Number of Beds: 109
Patient Ratios: 1:10–15
Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
Charting System: EPIC
Qualifications
Licensure: NY State NP License (required)
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA, CSR (required)
Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience in hospitalist or acute care setting
Charting: EPIC experience required
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented with ability to work independently
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
Unit Policies:
Clock in/out at shift start/end
30-minute lunch break required
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