Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, OBGYN

Job: NURSE003918

Description

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive health care to patients in the area of specialty.

Job Responsibilities

• Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
• Apply effective application of extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient conditions to the assessment and treatment of patients. Demonstrates clinical and theoretical staff competence for the designated area.
• Know and demonstrate understanding, skills and principles of infection prevention, reduction and control. Able to safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and able to work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi-task, and assist with other team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patient/families. Include the psychosocial, cognitive and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family with an emphasis on wellness when assessing patients.
• Establish medical diagnosis; order and evaluate diagnostic studies. Perform and monitor therapeutic procedures. Access and/or manage follow-up plans, as according to written and established protocols and modify management plan based on data received from referral source.
• Act as resource to health care staff and implement educational programs to improve management of patients/families.
• Acknowledge importance of research process by contributing ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge and applying new findings to practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Minimum:

• Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for State of Indiana Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assisting; prefer Master's degree

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• Nurse Practitioner: Clinical nursing as a RN for five (5) years; prefer three (3) year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant: Experience in a hospital or physician practice setting; prefer three (3) year practicing as a Physician Assistant
• At least one year of women's health experience is ideal.
• Familiarity with surgical patient care and postoperative management,
• Commitment to ongoing education in women's health.

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

Nurse Practitioner

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana
• Advanced Practice Nurse and Controlled Substance Registration licenses in the state of Indiana
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Credentials with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other nationally recognized credentialing center

Physician Assistant

• Physician Assistant license in the state of Indiana
• Controlled Substance Registration license in the state of Indiana
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)

Qualifications

Education

Masters or better in Physician Assistant Studies or related field.

Masters or better in Nursing or related field.

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Physician Assistant

Advanced Practic Nurse

Controlled Substance Reg

Registered Nurse

BLS- Basic Life Support

Why Riverview Health?

You chose a nursing career because you care for people and serve as a champion and advocate for their health and wellbeing. Riverview Health provides an environment where you can deliver on your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone in our community. We deliver on our promise of exceptional care by continually promoting a progressive, nurturing culture and supporting the wellbeing of our community through educational seminars, screenings and other events designed to help patients and their families stay healthy.

Riverview Health is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is located in one of the fastest growing and most desirable communities in the state. With more than 125 years of experience delivering healthcare, we serve our community with two hospitals, three freestanding emergency department / urgent care centers, community outreach programs, and outpatient primary and specialty care practices. We believe our best is yet to come as we continue to expand our services and reach in response to community needs, our promise of exceptional care, and our partnership with Parkview Health.

Flexible scheduling and career growth.

We know our nurses are juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. To accommodate the different needs of our staff, Riverview Health offers self-scheduling along with a wide variety of shift options tailored to individual departments. Our size provides nurses with opportunities to experience care delivery across different clinical settings and patient acuity levels, supporting continuous learning, growth, and skill development. Nurses at Riverview Health serve patient populations in the following areas:

· Acute Rehabilitation

· Cardiac Rehabilitation

· Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization

· Emergency

· Emergency / Urgent Care

· Endoscopy Surgical Center

· Infusion Therapy

· Intensive Care

· Maternity / Labor & Delivery

· Medical Oncology

· Medical Surgical

· Nursing Administration

· Organizational Improvement / Infection Prevention

· Primary Care Physician Practice

· Progressive Care Unit

· Radiation Oncology

· Surgical Services

· Wound Care

A culture of support, teamwork and collaboration.

Those who have worked in smaller health systems recognize the positive work relationships, the ability to resolve issues quickly, and the level of teamwork demonstrated across care teams. At Riverview Health, our employees value the autonomy of practicing at the top of their license, the opportunity to build meaningful patient connections, and deliver care that is truly community focused. Our team members know they are valued and cared for as people, not numbers.

Nurses are supported by onsite providers with 24/7 hospitalist coverage in ER, Inpatient, and Maternity areas, as well as round the clock house supervisors and charge staff, ensuring support is available when it is needed.