The Department of Neurology is looking for an experienced APP to provide inpatient coverage at our academic medical center in Lebanon, NH.

Position could be either 3 12-hour shifts (Friday-Sunday) or 4 10-hour shifts (Friday-Monday).

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience as an APRN or PA
• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as FNP, PNP, Acute or Primary Care A-GNP, WHNP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.

DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.

On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.

1. Abide by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
2. Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exam.
3. Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
4. Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
5. Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
6. Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.
7. Prescribe medications, treatments and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
8. Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
9. Initiate admission/discharge of patients (APPs do not have admitting privileges).
10. Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.
11. Complete appropriate documentation.
12. Provide patient and family-centered care.
13. Provide education and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
14. Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
15. Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP) APP students and medical students.
16. Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA registration.
17. Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development.
18. Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).
19. Perform other duties as required or assigned.