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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - $145 per hour
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Reference: ADZ-US-5949716065
WhiteCoat Locums is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist for a locum tenens job in Potsdam, New York.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Hospitalist Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Start Date: ASAP Duration: 26 weeks Shift: rotating Employment Type: Locum Tenens Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – Locum Tenens – Potsdam, NY Position Overview Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning January 6, 2027. The provider will deliver comprehensive inpatient medical care to acutely ill adult patients in an acute care hospital setting.
Responsibilities include patient assessments, hospital admissions, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, diagnostic testing, and coordination of ongoing inpatient care. Previous Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospital medicine, experience managing patients with complex medical conditions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
This assignment requires a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, with 12-hour daytime shifts and no on-call responsibilities.
Assignment Details Location: Potsdam, NY Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Specialty: Hospitalist / Hospital Medicine Position Type: Locum Tenens Start Date: January 6, 2027 Assignment Duration: 26 Weeks Number of Positions: 1 Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Inpatient Medicine Coverage Type: Scheduled Daytime Coverage / No Call Patient Population: Adults EMR System: Epic Schedule Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off Shift Type: Day Shift Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Shift Duration: 12 Hours Estimated Monthly Shifts: 14 Weekend Coverage: Included in the Rotating Schedule On-Call Responsibilities: None Block Scheduling: Not Available Outside the Required Rotation Meal Break: 30 Minutes Schedule Flexibility: Candidates Must Be Willing to Work the Required 7-On/7-Off Rotation Patient Population / Volume Patient Population: Adults Patient Acuity: Acutely Ill Adults With Various Medical Conditions Average Patient Assignment: Approximately 10–15 Patients Per Provider Hospital Bed Count: 109 Primary Clinical Focus: Inpatient Hospital Medicine Clinical Setting: Acute Care Hospital Clinical Responsibilities Provide Comprehensive Medical Care to Hospitalized Adult Patients Perform Initial Patient Assessments and Clinical Evaluations Evaluate Patients Upon Hospital Admission Diagnose and Treat Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions Develop and Implement Individualized Treatment Plans Conduct Daily Inpatient Rounds Monitor Patient Progress and Response to Treatment Order and Interpret Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Studies Review and Interpret X-Rays and Other Diagnostic Imaging Results Manage Patients With Complex Medical Conditions Coordinate Care With Physicians, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Professionals Communicate With Patients and Families Regarding Diagnoses and Treatment Plans Coordinate Care With Patients' Primary Care Providers Assist With Discharge Planning and Continuity of Care Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic Follow Established Clinical Protocols and Patient Safety Standards Required Clinical Skills Inpatient Hospital Medicine Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Experience Adult Acute Care Management Hospital Admissions Inpatient Rounding Comprehensive Patient Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Medical Conditions Management of Complex Medical Patients Diagnostic Test Ordering and Interpretation Laboratory and Imaging Review Medication Management Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Discharge Planning Clinical Documentation in Epic Clinical Practice Details Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital Hospital Bed Count: 109 Patient Population: Adults Average Patient Assignment: 10–15 Patients EMR: Epic Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis Primary Service: Hospital Medicine ICU Experience: Required Shift Coverage: Daytime On-Call Coverage: None Clinical Environment / Support Hospital-Based Medical Team Nurse Practitioner Support Licensed Practical Nurse Support Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care Services Epic Electronic Medical Record System Pyxis Automated Medication Dispensing System Acute Care and Critical Care Resources Requirements Active New York Nurse Practitioner License – Required at Submission Board Certification – Required At Least 2 Years of Recent Clinical Experience in Hospital Medicine or a Relevant Acute Care Specialty – Required Previous Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Experience – Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required BLS and ACLS Certifications Through the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI – Required Epic EMR Experience – Required Experience Managing Acutely Ill Adult Patients Experience Performing Hospital Admissions and Inpatient Rounding Ability to Manage Patients With Complex Medical Conditions Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills Ability to Collaborate With Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams Ability to Work a 7-Days-On/7-Days-Off Schedule Active New York Licensure Required; Candidates Requiring Licensure Will Not Be Considered Residents and Fellows Will Not Be Considered Credentialing Requirements Active New York Nurse Practitioner License Current Board Certification Minimum 2 Years of Recent Clinical Experience Previous ICU Experience BLS Certification ACLS Certification Epic EMR Experience Current and Complete Professional Work History Explanation of Employment Gaps of 30 Days or More Written Statement Required for Any Malpractice History, Including Dismissed Cases Completion of Applicable Credentialing and Privileging Requirements Orientation Orientation Duration: 16 Hours Workplace Requirements Business Casual Attire Clean, Closed-Toe and Closed-Heel Footwear Identification Badge Required While on Duty Compliance With Clinical Infection Prevention and Personal Appearance Policies Artificial Nail Enhancements Prohibited for Direct Patient Care Personnel Personal Mobile Phone Use Restricted During Duty Hours Compliance With Attendance, Call-In, and Scheduling Policies Additional Assignment Information One Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Position Available Daytime 12-Hour Shifts Required 7-On/7-Off Schedule Approximately 14 Shifts Per Month No On-Call Responsibilities Previous ICU Experience Required Active New York License Required at Submission Epic Experience Required Board Certification Required Minimum 2 Years of Recent Clinical Experience Adult Inpatient Hospital Medicine Focus WhiteCoat Locums Job ID V3536996. About WhiteCoat Locums WhiteCoat Locums is founded and managed by physicians, who, like yourself, worked locums and dealt with many frustrations along the way ranging from lack of transparency and agencies’ misunderstanding of what hospitals and providers look for to poor communication and low pay rates. That’s why we embarked on a journey to connect providers with the best locums jobs in the country while being 100% transparent, providing competitive pay rate and helping physicians succeed along the way!
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