About this opportunity
BJC Medical Group lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist at Alton Memorial Hospital opportunity in alton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Additional Information About The Role
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Hospitalist
Shift: 11a-11p
Primary role: Admitter
Benefits Eligible
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Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi‑specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top‑ranked hospitals in the area.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.
BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid‑Missouri and southern Illinois areas.
Alton Memorial Hospitalists are medical physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients. They are located on the campus located in Alton, IL.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver inpatient care in a hospital setting. This position assesses, diagnoses, and initiates a patient care treatment plan within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician‑approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of their collaborating Hospitalist physician.
Responsibilities
Participates in professional development
Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician.
Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals.
Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
Nursing
Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Nurse Practitioner
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Doctorate
Nursing
Experience
2-5 years
Benefits And Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
Not all benefits apply to all jobs
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
alton, IL, 62002, US
Who can apply
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