APP NOCTURNIST HOSPITALIST

App Nocturnist Hospitalist

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Nocturnist Hospitalist role manages health problems and coordinates health care in intensive care or acute care in-patient settings with expanded coverage during the night shift hours. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• All worked hours must occur during the standard "12-hour night shift hours". For example : 6pm to 6am or 7pm to 7am, related to standard work shifts for the practice setting. These worked hours include any supplemental shifts or "as needed" shifts.
• The APP may be expected to attend staff meetings or other required meeting times outside of these hours as part of the role.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned unit / setting.
• Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned specialty practice setting and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provides education to patients and / or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications pertinent to the patient's condition.
• Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care.
• Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the clients needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Licensure and Certification