Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Overview
CHI Health Clinic is actively seeking a dedicated Infectious Disease APP to enhance our team at CHI Health St. Elizabeth and CHI Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role is perfect for a physician passionate about delivering both inpatient and outpatient care in a dynamic and growing program.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join a collaborative team including 2 MDs and 2 APPs.
• Engage in a full spectrum of infectious disease responsibilities, with a primary focus on inpatient consults (85%) complemented by outpatient duties (15%) half a day per week in the outpatient clinic.
• Benefit from the support of a 24/7 hospitalist-staffed hospital.
• Work in the region's sole Burn Center, handling complex infectious disease cases.
• Leverage an established network of over 250 primary care providers.
• Contribute to committees within the health system to aid in patient care and practice development.
• Join a reputable and expanding group of over 14 infectious disease physicians and 10 advanced practice providers with diverse interests in areas such as HIV/hepatitis care, STI treatment, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and public health advocacy. This position is ideal for an infectious disease APPeager to impact patient care while growing professionally within a supportive and resource-rich environment.
  
  To learn more apply to:
  
  Jonathan Rhodes
  Physician Recruiter
  CHI Health Clinic
  
  Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
  
  
  
  Responsibilities
  • Patient Care:
    • Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
    • Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
    • Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
    • Communication:
      • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
      • Provide clear and concise medical information.
      • Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
      • Documentation:
        • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
        • Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
        • Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
        • Diagnostic Procedures:
          • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
          • Perform procedures as needed
          • Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
          • Team Collaboration:
            • Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
            • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
            • Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
            • Quality Improvement:
              • Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
              • Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
              • Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
              • Compliance:
                • Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
                • Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
                • Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
                • Continuous Learning:
                  • Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
                  • Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
                  • Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines. Qualifications
                    • American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
                    • A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible Pay Range
                      $58.14 - $58.14 /hour

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