Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-NP-70228
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Brattleboro, VT
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Dec 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 9a – 6p
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
• Average Daily Volume: 8-10 per day
• Case Mix: Inpatient observation, step-down, intermediate care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner Community Works
• Specialty Backup Available: ED, Surgeons, Overnight Hospitalist MD team

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Respond to codes and rapid responses
• Management of step-down level patients (ventilator management preferred)
• Stabilization of critically ill patients and arrangement for transport
• Inpatient care for adult observation/inpatient population

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
• Licenses: Active VT license (or eligibility to apply), DEA, BLS, ACLS
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of hospitalist experience preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospitalist care for adult observation/inpatient population
• Respond to codes and rapid responses
• Manage step-down level patients and ventilator management (preferred)
• Stabilize critically ill patients and arrange for transport to tertiary care
• Collaborate with ED team, surgeons, and case management to support patient care and discharge