Hospital Medicine
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Baystate Health, based in Springfield , MA , is a values-driven, goals-directed health services delivery organization that has been named for seven consecutive years as one of the “Top 100 Most Highly Integrated Healthcare Networks” in the U.S. One of the region’s largest employers with over 10,000 employees, Baystate Health has three hospitals, over 60 outpatient medical centers, a visiting nurse program, as well as a variety of other services.
As the flagship hospital of Baystate Health, Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA is the region’s only tertiary care referral medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center, and is accredited as “one of the highest-rated hospitals in the country” by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The nearly 641-bed teaching hospital is the Western Campus of Tufts University School of Medicine, and serves as a regional resource for specialty medical care and research, while providing comprehensive primary medical services to the community. The Medical Center is located in the beautiful Pioneer Valley , one of the most picturesque stretches of the Connecticut River Valley nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains . Considered the "crossroads of New England," Western Massachusetts offers convenient access to a wide variety of outstanding features that make for a rich quality of life for Baystate staff.
Position:
In collaboration with the Medical Director of the Community Hospital Medicine Program and all team members, the Hospital Medicine NP/PA provides comprehensive inpatient care by obtaining patient history, conducting physical examinations, treatment, ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests. Develops and implements a plan of care utilizing appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments, and evaluates the outcome of care, using the clinical skills and judgment inherent in a midlevel practitioner’s education. Works with health care team members to consult and refer as appropriate; and maintains responsibility for the acute care clinical management of patient. Acts as a consultant to colleagues and health care team members in the area(s) of clinical expertise; serves as a resource to staff. Manages designated area(s) of responsibility clinically and administratively.
The Hospital Medicine NP/PA participates as a member of the Hospital Medicine Team to work directly with the floor team of Nursing and Case management to foster patient safety, quality, and enhance through put. Ability to be flexible in a rotating schedule with other team members as needed. Adheres to system and departmental compliance policies and any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Collaborates with team members to provide Team Care at the Bedside. Rotates to evenings for cross coverage as well as to the Emergency Department to support the MD may be assigned to the ED during the day shift. Strong clinical, collaboration, and communication skills are a must.
Qualifications:
Physician Assistants: Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Physician Assistant program. Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Two years experience or more is preferred.
Nurse Practitioners: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with MSN. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Commonwealth of Massachusetts . Two years experience or more is preferred.
Interested professionals please apply on-line, www.baystatehealth.org/jobs, keyword Hospital Medicine, or call Lisa at 800-767-6612
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