APP / Lymphoma Yale New Haven Hospital

APP/Lymphoma - Inpatient

Location: 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Scheduled Hours: 40 Position Type: Full time- benefits eligible EMR System: EPIC

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a . If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians . Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Responsibilities

1. Clinical CareThe Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA provides optimal patient care in inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient settings, from diagnostic through prognostic management.The NP/PA works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law, hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways, and may provide autonomous, team-based care as appropriate.Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and reviewing diagnostic and therapeutic tests and radiologic results, and formulating and managing patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures and prescribe treatments and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines and within specialty scope and professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing specific patient populations.The NP/PA may function as a first or second assistant on operative cases, when within position scope and educational and credentialing requirements are met, utilizing fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Other clinical duties may be assigned in accordance with departmental and operational goals, including responding to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.

2. Patient Education & Psychosocial SupportThe NP/PA educates patients and families on care plans and recommends or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician, this may include admitting instructions, treatment plans, actual and potential side effects of treatments and medications, and discharge planning.As part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP/PA provides psychosocial support to patients, family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.

3. Information ManagementThe NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects patient information in all forms, including electronic, paper, film, voice, or other media, from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.

4. Quality ManagementThe NP/PA demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.

5. Professional DevelopmentThe NP/PA continuously engages in activities and projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service-specific orientation related to clinical education.Consistently demonstrates high-reliability organizational behaviors, including reporting safety events and near misses. Maintains all employee requirements as determined by hospital policy.The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other healthcare professionals and may mentor pre-PA/NP candidates. May collaborate on research, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives and assist in the development of protocols that support clinical practice and professional growth.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE

Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.

LICENSURE

Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. ORConnecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.