Kansas City, KS, USA
3 days ago
Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist PRN Community Hospital
Job Description​

The Opportunity:

This Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a PRN position located primarily at St. Luke’s Community Hospitals. The primary patient population is acute hospital admission. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role.

Shift Details:

There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role. Schedule is 7am-5pm.

The Work:

Comprehensive knowledge base of common Internal Medicine disease processes seen in the acute hospital environment.  Demonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledgeIndependently round on assigned patient panel, with direct collaboration with physicians. Communicates effectively with other team members and patients.Establishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaborationGather objective and subjective data to develop differential diagnosis, assessment, and a plan of care.  Perform accurate physical assessment.  Interpret diagnostic and radiologic studies, labs, and review consultative recommendations. Place appropriate orders and consultations. Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulationsPerforms ongoing assessment of patient response to plan of care, updates plan of care as needed based on response.Accurately documents progress notes, discharge summaries and H&P in timely manner, with appropriate billing. Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance health system policiesResponsible for pager call during shift.Takes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiencesflexibility with scheduled rotations/locations as needed to ensure patient needs are metAble to respond and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.Displays positive leadership skills amongst the multi-disciplinary team.Acquires new knowledge quickly and efficiently.Displays effective and clear communication amongst the multi-disciplinary team, including close collaboration with physician, consultants and nursing team. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.The employee will have successfully completed a Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas).The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role.

Why Saint Luke’s?

We value knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.The opportunity to make an impact on the health system and the healthcare industry.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Advanced Practice Provider - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Master's Degree

Job DetailsPRN

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The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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