PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV 2711- BREAST SURGERY PHYSICIANS OFFICE FULL TIME

Job Title

Evaluates, examines, diagnoses, and treats patients in collaboration with their supervising and or substitute supervising physician according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintains and promotes the well-being of the patient through preventative healthcare and guidance. May provide care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. May include weekends and shift work. Includes surgical first assist responsibilities.

Core Essential Functions:

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
• Communicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
• Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Specialty Essential Functions:

• Performs procedures, assists in surgery, and provides care to the surgical patient as per established guidelines.
• Directs and provides appropriate Pre and Post-operative care.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes.
• In collaboration with the physician: Interviews, evaluates and assesses patients in the clinic setting. Provides recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with the supervising physician and or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care.
• Documents in the medical record.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.

Marginal Functions:

• Performs any and all other duties as assigned and appropriate.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Nursing & Nurse Practitioner Program. Master's Degree in Nursing.

Certification / Licensure / Regulation:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
• Current Certification as CRNP. Current Certification for Prescriptive Authority with DEA license.
• PA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprint screening within 2 weeks of hire in order to meet 30 days of hire or transfer position requirement).
• BLS Certification
• Certified Midwife

Prior Experience:

• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• One-year medical/surgical experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

• none

Preferred Factor:

• DNP; prior CRNP experience

The above job descriptive information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as an employee may be assigned other duties other than described in this document.

Essential Working Conditions:

Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift - Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift

Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift - Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

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 occasionally.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Never:

• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat
• Heights
• Confined Spaces-Cramped Quarters (Labeled)
• Extreme Noise (> 85 dB)
• Mechanical Hazards
• Use of Vibrating Tools
• Operates Vehicle
• Operates Heavy Equipment
• Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
• Rotates all shifts

Occasionally:

• >12 hour shifts
• On Call
• Overtime (more than 8 hrs. /shift, 40 hours/week)

Constantly:

Frequently:

• >8 hour shifts

Protective Equipment:

Never:

• Head (hard hat)
• Hearing

Rarely:

• Respirator-Breathing Equipment

Frequently:

• Eye
• Hands
• Feet, Toes
• Body

Occupational Exposures:

Never:

• Solvents
• Paints (direct use of)
• Dust (Sanding)
• Ethylene Oxide
• Cytotoxic Drugs (Chemo)
• Mists
• Wax Stripper (direct use of)
• Radiation
• Ionizing Radiation
• Lasers

Rarely:

• Chemicals (direct use of)

Frequently:

• Blood and Body Fluids

Constantly:

• Latex (Rubber, erasers, balloons, gloves, rubber bands, etc.)

Essential Physical Conditions:

Marginal - Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or 32 - 200 reps/shift

Essential - Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or 2 - 32 reps/shift

Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift - Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift

Physical Demands:

Never:

• Climbing Ladders

Rarely:

• Kneeling
• Squatting (Crouching)
• Pushing / Pulling

Occasionally:

• Climbing Stairs
• Keyboard/Computer Operation

Frequently: