Bariatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Company: National Staffing Solutions
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

At National Staffing Solutions, we have the privilege and honor of working with dedicated healthcare professionals that make a positive impact in aiding those needing healthcare services across the U.S. every day. It is our passion, drive and integrity that enables us to continue our focus in assisting remarkable healthcare professionals like yourself in solidifying the best career opportunities available to you.We're currently seeking a Medical Practitioner to join our amazing team.Details of the Medical Practitioner opening:

• Anticipated start date: ASAP
• Salary Range: $100/hour
• Anticipated duration of assignment: As needed
• Anticipated schedule: FT / M-F 8a-5p
• Enjoy peace of mind knowing you can elect Day One Medical BenefitsDaily Range of Responsibilities of the Medical Practitioner:
  • Responsible for patient care that includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of medical illnesses for adult and geriatric psychiatric inpatient population.
  • Serves as medical consultant to the attending psychiatrist/practitioner.
  • Completes admission medical assessments (including history and physical examinations, mental status examination) and entering admission orders.
  • Orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and procedures.
  • Monitors patients' progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or referrals as needed.
  • Consults with authorized representatives/legal guardians on patient medical status.
  • Collaborates with attending psychiatric practitioner if needed providing DSM-5 Diagnoses that are valid, complete, and supported by timely and appropriate assessment.
  • Provides coverage to the medical clinic, the admission suit to ensure the admission process is completed.
  • Prescribes medications at the lowest effective dose in accordance with rational clinical practices. Assesses and address medication side-effects and report adverse drug reactions.
  • Ensures timely and quality documentation (admissions, follow-up and annual, etc.) in patient records in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and guidelines.Qualifications for the Medical Practitioner:
    • 3+ more years as a Physician/Practitioner, preferred
    • Experience working with in-patient (preferred) adult admissions or geriatric admissions and acute and chronic health management of adult, forensic and geriatric populations.
    • Comfortable working on admissions work up and potential rapid turnover
    • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary treatment team
    • BLS Healthcare Provider certification is requiredSubmit your resume to us today for consideration of the Medical Practitioner opening and one of our dedicated recruiters will be in touch within 24 business hours.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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