Location: Manchester,IA, USA
DescriptionThis position provides and promotes optimal patient care to inpatients, according to hospital standards.ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the RFH Clinic Director, Inpatient Medical Director and the supervising physician.Round on patients ensuring all lab work, diagnostic results and other test results are communicated to the patient and providers as appropriatePerform complete medical history and physical exam on patients who are in the hospitalist serviceMinimize threat to patient and staff safety Cultivate a relationship of collaboration with referring providersCompletes daily progress notes and other hospital documentation according to established policies and protocols and in appropriate format and following established procedures for the electronic health recordApply approved criteria to monitor appropriateness of hospital admissions and continued stayOrders appropriate lab and diagnostic proceduresSynthesizes data to determine primary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing established medical principlesPrescribes medications and controlled substances under the rules and regulations of the State of Iowa and the Federal DEAFacilitates coordination and development of a comprehensive and individual plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, PCP and multidisciplinary team, including the appropriate venue for continuing careProvide timely communication for PCPs particularly during a patient's admission, discharge and any significant changes in medical statusCommunicates with patients/families to ensure understanding of discharge instructionsProvides follow-up with patient/family after discharge in conjunction with team member activityHelp provide leadership and accountability in hospital quality initiativesHelps provide leadership in patient safety activities and corrects situations that pose a patient riskWork independently, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and initiative to facilitate change as applicable to the scope of practiceArrange transfer of patient care between providers and care settingsAddress nurse questions regarding patient's condition and treatment planPRN shifts to cover as needed, Monday through Friday, either 0700-1500 or 0700-1900, Saturday and Sunday, 0700-1500RequirementsARNP or PA-CPrevious experience in hospital medicine preferredCurrent license in state of IowaCurrent ATLS, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificationDrug Enforcement Agency permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substancesIowa Controlled Substance certificateChild and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required