Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

The University of Missouri School of MedicineDivision of Hospital Medicine The School of Medicine is pleased to announce the Department of Medicine's Hospitalist Division is seeking nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants with 2+ years of experience in inpatient or post-acute care settings to join their patient-centered care team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently provide professional medical support services on the Medicine inpatient floors by collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
• Orders/performs diagnostic procedures; monitors patient condition, lab values, and results of diagnostic procedures; and develops treatment goals.
• Collaborates with supervising physicians in difficult or complicated cases and as agreed upon in collaborative agreement.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in areas of expertise.
• Obtain and document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and physicians.
• Assists in the identification of trends related to patients and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Help guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
• Other duties as assigned.PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE - Qualifications
  • Master's degree required.
  • Required Licensure or Certification:
  • Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited physician assistant program.
  • May possess a specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics or Psychiatry. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required.NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALTY CARE - Qualifications
    • Master's degree is required.
    • Required Licensure or Certification:
    • Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
    • May possess a specialty certificate from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
    • Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted a "Document of Recognition" as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Community Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits Our Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at . EEO IS THE LAW To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), please use the following links: EEO is the Law English Version
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