NP: Pediatric Hospitalist
Company: St. Luke's Health System - Boise, ID
Location: Boise
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's Health System is currently seeking a Nurse
Practitioner to provide coverage to the inpatient Pediatric Unit.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality
healthcare through the diagnosis and treatment of patients with
conditions ranging from mild, to acute and/or chronic. The Nurse
Practitioner works under the supervision of a designated physician,
and in collaboration with a team of other providers and staff. JOB
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:Graduation from an accredited school with a
minimum of a Master's Degree and certification, as required by the
specialty, as well as eligibility to obtain licensure from Idaho to
practice as a Nurse PractitionerMust obtain and maintain
unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance
licenses.Excellent communication skills to include oral and written
comprehension/expression.Ability to manage a fast-paced, busy
clinical environment related to changing patient needs, including
work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease
processes.Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent
with standards for performance improvement and organizational
values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety,
partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust &
respect). WHY ST. LUKE'S? St. Luke's is Idaho's largest employer
and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800
physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight
hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the
only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit
health system in the state. St. Luke's has been awarded as one of
the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive
year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed
to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the
lives of those in our community. St. Luke's enjoys an outstanding
reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare
organization. ABOUT BOISE:Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is
Idaho's capital city-both a cultural center and a playground for
those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in
southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining,
theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown
Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the
classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park
and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River
corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home
to miles of hiking and biking trails. Job Description
Responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for
promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the response of the
human condition through diagnosis and treatment. The NP works under
the supervision/sponsorship of designated physician(s) and in
collaboration with a team of other providers and staff; promoting a
culture of collaboration and support between all providers within
the St. Luke's Clinic Medical Group and to support the model of
team based, patient-centered care endorsed by physicians and
advanced practicing providers within our medical group.-Provide
care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, anticipatory guidance,
and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status
of the patient. -Perform history and physical exams, acute and
episodic care, orders pertinent lab and diagnostic studies with
interpretation and consultation. -Initiate and manage appropriate
pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic agents, and treatments within the
scope of practice. -Establish and document the healthcare plan and
treatment, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently
complete for any healthcare professional to evaluate and follow the
treatment plan and subsequent outcome(s). -Recommends strategies to
assist SLHS in meeting its critical goals and objectives in the
most efficient manner possible; administers recurring or daily
functions or processes necessary for systems execution and
identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies.'-Interact
with patients/families in a professional and sensitive manner, and
maintain confidentiality. -Maintain professional relationships and
convey relevant information to other members of the health care
team within facility and any applicable referral agencies. -Accept
assignments based on patient census, acuity, needs, and the
qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members.
-Attend staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education.
Report to work on time and as scheduled. -Contribute to annual
reviews of peer performance as requested, assist in data
collection, study methods and other development as assigned.
-Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, or as
pertains to the position and specific department/specialty. Job
Description Qualifications: Education: Graduate education from an
accredited Nurse Practitioner program or qualifying education as
designated by the Idaho Board of Nursing. Experience: 0 years
relevant experience. Licenses/Certifications: License and
certification, as required by the specialty, or be eligible to
obtain licensure from Idaho Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse
Practitioner. Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive
authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses St. Luke's is an
equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, color,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition
protected by law.
Keywords: St. Luke's Health System - Boise, ID, Boise , NP: Pediatric Hospitalist, Healthcare , Boise, Idaho
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