Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Hospital Medicine

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Summary: This job works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for hospital medicine patients on floors of the Medical Center. It is performed under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care. The role assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education, and discharge planning. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Qualifications Education Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Work Experience Required – 0 Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience Certifications Nurse Practitioner: Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by AACN or ANCC. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to the role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level. Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Job Duties Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care. Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas. Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology. Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Statement The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co