Advanced Practice Provider- Intensivist - Casual/PRN - Rotating

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where employees are valued. Job Summary Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital ICU, 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha. Work Schedule: 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities Provides primary health care for patients by utilizing the process of assessment and diagnosis of health status, development and implementation of treatment plans, and follow‑up and evaluation plans of patient outcomes. Essential Functions Obtains patient’s medical and history information, prioritizing data collection according to immediate condition or needs. Determines patient’s mental status. Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines, providing regular and consistent feedback. Uses new or additional data to form a treatment plan. Incorporates research into clinical practice as appropriate. Performs advanced assessments on complex patients and develops specific interventions to prevent iatrogenic complications. Provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge and awareness by interviewing and advising specifically to patient needs and recommending appropriate community resources. Demonstrates sensitivity to family regarding the need for patient information on a timely basis. Works collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide appropriate patient education geared to the patient’s needs and family’s ability to provide care. Uses adult learning principles for teaching, checking for understanding and being available for follow‑up questions. Recommends references and resources such as printed materials, online, community and other information sources to fulfill the family’s need for education. Prepares prescription orders, inquiries and renewals to facilitate patient care by writing orders for drugs and controlled substances and relaying information to pharmacy. Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner. Applies established therapeutic practices to patient’s problem. Prescribes medications according to Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA. Generates referrals to appropriate services as needed to further diagnose and/or progress care. Administers medication and immunizations by injection, inhalation or oral methods. Performs patient consultations/physical exams to determine the assigned patient’s needs independently and under physician direction. Includes obtaining patient medical history, checking vital signs, performing tests relevant to patient condition and recording findings. Obtains patient’s medical and psychosocial history; performs physical exam and determines patient’s mental status. Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate. Provides teaching and patient education specific to the patient’s health care problem. Orders appropriate ancillary tests. Develops preliminary diagnosis to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by ordering appropriate laboratory tests, interpreting data, and utilizing principles of prevention. Uses appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic information. Performs tests relevant to patient condition and records findings. Orders appropriate ancillary tests. Derives diagnosis from assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteria.” Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs. Right Task Right Person Right Communication (clear, concise, correct, complete) Right Feedback Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization’s mission. Communicates effectively with physicians, staff and patients. Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients and their family. Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment. Initiates action to correct, prevent and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital/clinic employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues. Serves as a role model in the provision of emerging care. Serves as a reliable/knowledgeable resource for staff. Participates in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations. Serves as a liaison between patient, family, physician and hospital staff. Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety. Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within area specifications and time frames. Complies with organization bylaws, rules and regulations of the Physician Assistants. Knows and follows organization policy & procedures. Follows Medical Protocols for professional discipline. Maintains certification/licensure. Follows guidelines of regulatory bodies (FDA, etc.). Maintains complete patient records. Documents data appropriately. Documents individualized treatment plan of care that reflects patient’s needs. Documents interventions. Documents consultations with other practitioners/physicians. Evaluates patient care to determine response to interventions for optimal patient outcome. Evaluates the patient’s capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions. Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental). Returns patient telephone calls. Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions. Performs telephone triage to determine patient special needs, recording patient condition, providing appropriate consultation and scheduling appointments when needed. Seeks out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress. Participates in performance improvement and outcome management. Meets regularly with medical director for chart reviews. Identifies concerns in patient care and follows up according to hospital policy. Participates in patient satisfaction and other quality improvement initiatives. Participates in tracking of variances in care. Utilizes advanced knowledge of study design, reliability/validity and statistical versus clinical significance to develop protocols and change nursing practice. Assures Medicare and IRB compliance with research studies. Facilitates and/or participates in care conferences to provide insight into the medical plan of care and in‑depth review of disease processes. Leads debriefing sessions for the multidisciplinary team after the care conference. Job Requirements Education Graduated from an accredited program for the education of Physician Assistants approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA). Experience A minimum of three years clinical experience required. Experience in the acute care and/or clinic setting as a Physician Assistant preferred. License / Certifications Current, valid, and maintained Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state, working without restrictions. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co‑workers. Ability to perform numerous tasks at once. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%–33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%–66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%–100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking Reaching Job Hazards Not Related: Electrical Shock/Static Rare (1%–3%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (X‑Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.) Radiation Non‑Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that cause injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) – NICU only Occasionally (34%–66%): Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) – more than ordinary office environment Frequent (67%–100%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary airborne & blood‑borne viruses) – Jobs with Patient contact (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations About Methodist Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. 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