Advanced Practice - Hospitalist Opening in Three Rivers, MI

Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner opening - Three Rivers, MI Located 45m to South Bend, 73m to Grand Rapids Position Details

• Full-time, permanent
• 7pm-7am, 7/7
• Working within the approved scope of practice as designated for this type of professional.
• Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizing data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administering medications and injections according to physician direction. Suturing minor lacerations.
• Interviewing and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posting tests and examination results.
• Triaging patient telephone calls and providing consultation.
• Coordinating or when appropriate managing medical and surgical emergencies.
• Providing monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.