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NURSE PRACT HOSP MED SVCS Job
Date: Mar 11, 2010
Location: Saint Paul, MN, US
Requisition Number: BH-5932
Job Title: NURSE PRACT HOSP MED SVCS
Site Overview:
Bethesda Hospital - Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul is a 130-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) that provides comprehensive, aggressive acute medical care. Bethesda helps reinvent lives affected by severe illness or injury in the areas of complex medical and respiratory care. They also provide the regions leading comprehensive medical and behavioral care for brain injury and dementia patients. With an average stay of 30 days, patients and staff have time to develop relationships that promote the healing process. Bethesda offers a holistic healing environment where patients receive cutting-edge medical treatment, focused on a interdependent teaming approach that heals not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well.
Department Overview:
NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Work Location:
Bethesda Hospital Contract: Non-contract
Job Category:
Physicians & Mid Level Practitioners Specific Area of Interest: Hospitalist
City:
St Paul
Shift:
Day
Authorized Hours - Minimum Per Two Weeks: 80
Authorized Hours - Maximum Per Two Weeks: 80
Work Hours:
Work Hours/Schedule (For Example: 7:00am-3:30pm or Every other weekend) 7 am to 6 pm & every other weekend. 12 eleven hour shifts per 28 days is considered full-time
Primary Function & Major Responsibilities Within the scope of practice as defined by regulatory bodies the certified nurse practitioner functions in the capacity of an attending Provider in collaboration with a Hospitalist Physician. Caring for patients on Hospital Medicine Service and as a consultant service, including patient care management, timely admission history and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing medications, and discharge planning. Ability to independently evaluate and treat hospitalized patients. Communicates with other providers. Coordinates discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team throughout the continuum of patient care. Maintains knowledge of evidenced based medicine. Provides medical consultation for surgical co-management – as applicable by site. Promotes efficiency in clinical progression. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner graduate education program, ACNP preferred. - Master's degree in nursing. - Certification as a CNP (Adult, Family, or Acute Care) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Nurse Association, or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Active or eligible for Minnesota R.N. license or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Ability to meet the requirements to prescribe medications according to the Minnesota Nursing Act.
Experience:
Three years of acute care nursing experience. Two years nurse practitioner experience required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; - Ability to work independently; - Effective liaison with other health care professionals; - Effective time management and problem solving skills; - Knowledge of health care management and environment; - Demonstrates leadership and management skills; - Ability to utilize selected patient care software; - ACLS provider. Prefer instructor status; BLS provider; - Fundamentals of Critical Care Support provider preferred; - Working knowledge of MN Nurse Practice Act; - Demonstrates knowledge of current complementary and alternative medicine. Regular/Temporary
Status: Regular
If Temporary, Start Date:
If Temporary, End Date:
Position Status: Full Time Employee
Referral Bonus Eligible: Yes $5000
Sign-On Bonus: Yes
Site Overview:
Bethesda Hospital - Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul is a 130-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) that provides comprehensive, aggressive acute medical care. Bethesda helps reinvent lives affected by severe illness or injury in the areas of complex medical and respiratory care. They also provide the regions leading comprehensive medical and behavioral care for brain injury and dementia patients. With an average stay of 30 days, patients and staff have time to develop relationships that promote the healing process. Bethesda offers a holistic healing environment where patients receive cutting-edge medical treatment, focused on a interdependent teaming approach that heals not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well.
Department Overview:
NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Work Location:
Bethesda Hospital Contract: Non-contract
Job Category:
Physicians & Mid Level Practitioners Specific Area of Interest: Hospitalist
City:
St Paul
Shift:
Day
Authorized Hours - Minimum Per Two Weeks: 80
Authorized Hours - Maximum Per Two Weeks: 80
Work Hours:
Work Hours/Schedule (For Example: 7:00am-3:30pm or Every other weekend) 7 am to 6 pm & every other weekend. 12 eleven hour shifts per 28 days is considered full-time
Primary Function & Major Responsibilities Within the scope of practice as defined by regulatory bodies the certified nurse practitioner functions in the capacity of an attending Provider in collaboration with a Hospitalist Physician. Caring for patients on Hospital Medicine Service and as a consultant service, including patient care management, timely admission history and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing medications, and discharge planning. Ability to independently evaluate and treat hospitalized patients. Communicates with other providers. Coordinates discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team throughout the continuum of patient care. Maintains knowledge of evidenced based medicine. Provides medical consultation for surgical co-management – as applicable by site. Promotes efficiency in clinical progression. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner graduate education program, ACNP preferred. - Master's degree in nursing. - Certification as a CNP (Adult, Family, or Acute Care) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Nurse Association, or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Active or eligible for Minnesota R.N. license or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Ability to meet the requirements to prescribe medications according to the Minnesota Nursing Act.
Experience:
Three years of acute care nursing experience. Two years nurse practitioner experience required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; - Ability to work independently; - Effective liaison with other health care professionals; - Effective time management and problem solving skills; - Knowledge of health care management and environment; - Demonstrates leadership and management skills; - Ability to utilize selected patient care software; - ACLS provider. Prefer instructor status; BLS provider; - Fundamentals of Critical Care Support provider preferred; - Working knowledge of MN Nurse Practice Act; - Demonstrates knowledge of current complementary and alternative medicine. Regular/Temporary
Status: Regular
If Temporary, Start Date:
If Temporary, End Date:
Position Status: Full Time Employee
Referral Bonus Eligible: Yes $5000
Sign-On Bonus: Yes
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segments: Healthcare, Medical, Nursing
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