Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit charitable health care organization located in Dover, New Hampshire. We have served the surrounding communities with compassionate care and innovation since 1906. Our staff includes 400 providers, more than 500 nurses, 3,500 employees, and 200 volunteers. All are dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of residents and visitors to coastal Southern New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Our facilities include our 178-bed Magnet Recognized hospital, several urgent care and walk-in care facilities, primary care and specialty care practices in the Wentworth Health Partners group, and multiple testing centers. Our Hospitalist team is seeking a per diem Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for as needed after hours cross-coverage from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM or 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. The NP or PA will support physicians, collaborate with consultants, nurses, case managers, rehab providers, and others to provide high-quality, efficient care for Hospitalist Service. This hire is required to work at least 1 shift every 90 days in order to maintain their status. The position is based on the WDH main campus at 789 Central Avenue in Dover, NH. Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings. -Performs complete histories and physical examinations. -Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. -Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries. -Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required

• Inpatient medicine experience as an NP or PA required

• Epic experience strongly preferred

Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.