Memorial Hermann
Hospitalist (Nocturnist) Needed in NE Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
OVERVIEW
Hospitalist (Nocturnist) – Northeast Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician‑employed network, seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hospitalist (Nocturnist) for the Northeast Hospital.
Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
7 on 7 off schedule
EMR training provided for EPIC
No procedures required
Closed ICU
Relocation & Sign‑on Bonus Offered
JOB DESCRIPTION – RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients where the hospitalist service is primary, and when appropriate or requested in a co‑management or consultative role.
Cover Code Blue and Rapid Responses per campus code committee recommendations.
Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions per hospital on‑call schedule and patient assignment guidelines.
Provide co‑management services for subspecialty services within the scope of privileges for the hospitalist provider.
Provide consultative services for members of the Medical Staff within scope of privileges.
Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines if the patient is deemed appropriate and there is a physician‑to‑physician hand‑off communication.
Provide transfer center call for incoming non‑critical care medical patients per on‑call schedule.
Provide timely evaluation of admitted patients per Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
Abide by hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
Provide physician‑to‑physician sign‑out for patients transitioning to post‑acute facilities.
Provide internal sign‑out at transitions of care consistent with standards of care.
Provide 72‑hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when appropriate.
Participate in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
Respond to clinical queries in a timely fashion.
Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order.
Maintain current understanding of regulatory environment related to status patients per national guidelines.
Provide post‑discharge coverage for home health orders up to 2 weeks or until primary care provider seen.
Encourage in‑network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified otherwise.
Respond promptly to pages from nursing staff unless patient safety or experience is impacted.
Provide additional coverage during emergencies or disasters per campus protocol.
Participate in continuing education to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Direct patient care via consult orders.
Communicate with attending physician, nurse, family, and other team members to obtain appropriate patient care plan.
Effectively communicate with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality care.
Comply with best practices and other care directives.
Follow Performance Improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to MH compliance privacy policies.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all MH policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote individual professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education requirements and skill competency; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, personalized experiences; model Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Currently licensed to practice in Texas.
ACLS certification.
Experience in a hospitalist/nocturnist setting preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work a 7 on 7 off schedule and cover code blue/rapid response calls.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital is a 255‑bed facility serving the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP The Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings Houston’s leading providers together under one organization to deliver evidence‑based, collaborative, patient‑centered care.
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Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician‑employed network, seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hospitalist (Nocturnist) for the Northeast Hospital.
Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
7 on 7 off schedule
EMR training provided for EPIC
No procedures required
Closed ICU
Relocation & Sign‑on Bonus Offered
JOB DESCRIPTION – RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients where the hospitalist service is primary, and when appropriate or requested in a co‑management or consultative role.
Cover Code Blue and Rapid Responses per campus code committee recommendations.
Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions per hospital on‑call schedule and patient assignment guidelines.
Provide co‑management services for subspecialty services within the scope of privileges for the hospitalist provider.
Provide consultative services for members of the Medical Staff within scope of privileges.
Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines if the patient is deemed appropriate and there is a physician‑to‑physician hand‑off communication.
Provide transfer center call for incoming non‑critical care medical patients per on‑call schedule.
Provide timely evaluation of admitted patients per Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
Abide by hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
Provide physician‑to‑physician sign‑out for patients transitioning to post‑acute facilities.
Provide internal sign‑out at transitions of care consistent with standards of care.
Provide 72‑hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when appropriate.
Participate in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
Respond to clinical queries in a timely fashion.
Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order.
Maintain current understanding of regulatory environment related to status patients per national guidelines.
Provide post‑discharge coverage for home health orders up to 2 weeks or until primary care provider seen.
Encourage in‑network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified otherwise.
Respond promptly to pages from nursing staff unless patient safety or experience is impacted.
Provide additional coverage during emergencies or disasters per campus protocol.
Participate in continuing education to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Direct patient care via consult orders.
Communicate with attending physician, nurse, family, and other team members to obtain appropriate patient care plan.
Effectively communicate with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality care.
Comply with best practices and other care directives.
Follow Performance Improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to MH compliance privacy policies.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all MH policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote individual professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education requirements and skill competency; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, personalized experiences; model Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Currently licensed to practice in Texas.
ACLS certification.
Experience in a hospitalist/nocturnist setting preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work a 7 on 7 off schedule and cover code blue/rapid response calls.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital is a 255‑bed facility serving the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP The Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings Houston’s leading providers together under one organization to deliver evidence‑based, collaborative, patient‑centered care.
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