[Hiring] Virtual Swingternist @ChristianaCare

Role Description

ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners (CCHP), a large and established hospital employed group of over 175 physicians and 40 advanced practice clinicians servicing 3 hospital campuses (1,300 beds) in Newark and Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD in a full-time virtual swingternist role. The selected virtual swingternist candidate will provide remote clinical management to patients at the Newark and Wilmington campuses in Delaware and Union campus in Maryland with the support and collaboration from a hospitalist physician. This is a unique opportunity to practice in an acute care setting from your home!

• Approximately 16 (range of 13-19) shifts per 4-week block (includes 2 full weekends)
• Shift alternates between 12:00pm-10:00pm and 2:00pm-12:00am

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware and Maryland
• Prescriptive Authority for the state of Delaware and Maryland
• DEA registration in the state of Delaware and Maryland
• ACLS required

Requirements

• Performing cross coverage on patients admitted under inpatient status.
• Assesses health status of assigned patients through complete medical history and chart review.
• Analyze patient data and formulate an individualized plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed management plan.
• Establish priorities based on patient needs and act on these accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and/or perform necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiate referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Foster efficient patient flow through system or discharge.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), including progress notes and orders.
• Submit billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Act as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Learn and use new information, skills and knowledge.
• Maintain privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus shift differential for working in dedicated off-shift role
• Yearly incentive plan with payout
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• $2,750 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave