Nocturnist Physician

Hospitalist / Nocturnist Locums - AVH Nights - NE New Hampshire

Requirements : BE / BC, active license, BLC, PALS, and NRP (if Peds) IM or FP will be accepted Privileges may be granted Current shifts needed : August 1- August 8 : 7 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.

August 15 - August 22 : 7 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.

August 29 - September 5 : 7 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.

Shift details : 7pm - 7am, rounds with day doc 7 - 7 : 30am weekdays; round Saturdays & Sundays 2-4 hours, depending on census; 2nd doctor to assist with rounds 3 hours weekday morning, depending on census, otherwise solo physician

EMR : Meditech Expanse 6.16, Dragon Supported by a strong, collaborative team of MAs, RNs, LPNs, LNA Case Manager, etc. 10 pts / day in MedSurge on average, EKG interpretation, initial CXE interpretation, intubation, vent management ACLS required ED runs codes 5 ICU beds Additional support by House Coordinator, Case Management, and On-Call Staff Keeps thorough, complete, and timely records Educates patients & family about all medical conditions / procedures / options / potential outcomes / prognosis / etc. Assists, during periods of high census, other departments as time permits Performs common medical procedures as needed : thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, arterial line placement, central line placement, arthrocentesis and joint injections, incision and drainage of superficial abscess, endotracheal intubation and management of mechanical ventilator, neonatal circumcision, etc. Pronounces death in deceased patients and completes thorough, legible, timely Death Certificate Documents all patient evaluations and care in clear, accurate, timely, and comprehensive manner as indicated with EMR. Completes all required forms Admissions : 2-5 admits / consults per shift Inpatient : 8-12 (daily visits or discharge) : Observation, inpatient, and SNF / swing status Patient mix : Adults only, 85% Medicine, 14% Surgery, 1% Trauma Total # Beds : 25 Total # ICU Beds : 5 May work in the Emergency Department during period of high volume and / or acuity to assess, work up, and provide initial treatment to ED patients within the scope of practice of adult Family practice medicine if privileges are granted and provider is interested Preferred provider is familiar with Critical Access Hospitals and has 3-5 years of experience working in Critical Access Hospital or rural location. Travel & Lodging provided Medical Malpractice Insurance provided