Advanced Practice - Hospitalist position opening in: Oroville, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Oroville, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist opening in CA
Located in Oroville, California
Full-Time & Permanent
Seeking a certified NP or PA to join hospital for the night shifts. The APP Hospitalist will work closely with our medical staff to provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients during night shifts. This role is essential in ensuring continuous and high-quality patient care throughout the night.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Perform procedures as necessary, within the scope of practice and hospital protocols.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patients conditions, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Document patient care activities accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record system.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding medical conditions and treatment plans.
Requirements:
- Current and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of California.
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospitalist or acute care setting preferred.
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
Location:
Oroville, California, is situated in the upper Sacramento Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, alongside the Feather River, and adjacent to Lake Oroville the third largest lake in the state. Oroville is the county seat of Butte County with a hospital service population approaching 80,000. Oroville is a central point for many types of year-round activities that include cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Orovilles unique terrain and geographic area offers a wide variety of panoramic and photographic views with its year round Mediterranean growing climate. The greater Oroville area boasts a population of over 50,000 according to the most recent census. Oroville is strategically positioned off State Highway 70 with easy access to Sacramento, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, Nevada.
With Oroville's abundance of outdoor recreational attractions you will find yourself surrounded by amazing horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking the Feather River, and beautiful Lake Oroville Great history, great schools, great fun on the water and much more combine to make Oroville, California, a wonderful place to live and work.