Nocturnist Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nocturnist Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a full-time nocturnist ACNP for the hospitalist group to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Position will consist of a either cross coverage or admissions, rotating responsibilities on a monthly basis while working alongside another nocturnist APP and two hospitalist physicians. Full benefits included with CME reimbursement.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with acute care qualifications/certification required
• Recognition as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas
• Current Licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas to practice professional nursing or Current Licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Physician Assistant
• At least two (2) years experience preferred but new graduates welcome to apply
• Must be current in CPR and ACLS certified
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough physical assessment and medical histories of hospitalized patients
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging studies and laboratory tests
• Make accurate diagnoses based on clinical findings and test results
• Develop and implement patient tailored treatment plans
• Provide patient and family education regarding their condition and treatments
• Maintain accurate medical records and follows the standard practices of documentation
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
• Stay up to date on evidence-based practices relevant to hospital medicine and follow hospital-based protocols
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physicians
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Refer deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional/practitioner
• Provide a rotating schedule of cross coverage or admissions for the hospitalist group

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a Magnet®-designated hospital and was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2023 as one of the top 150 places to work.  The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas as well as the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas.

Contact:

Jasmine Ramirez, Provider Recruiter

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