Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Inpatient Geriatrics

Overview The Inpatient Geriatrics Consultation services provides consultations for people over the age of 65 admitted to Stanford Medical Center for concerns of geriatric trauma, delirium in the setting of dementia, geriatric syndrome management, advance care planning/goals of care in the setting of advanced dementia, and more. The team is growing and is looking for another NP/PA/CNS to join a multidisciplinary team that includes one other CNS. The APP will work 10‑hour days, seeing about 6‑8 patients independently depending on the number of new consults that come in. Day – 10 Hour (United States of America) Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in an acute geriatrics setting as an APP. Strong interest in improving quality of care for older adults. Passion for geriatrics and a commitment to stay up to date on geriatric literature. Responsibilities Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient. Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient‑specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II‑V inclusive require a patient‑specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB) and orders the necessary tests and medications. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR). Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician. Recognizes and considers age‑specific needs of patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. Education Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university. Note: PAs hired prior to July12012 are not subject to this educational requirement – Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. Licenses and Certifications PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure BLS – Basic Life Support DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Pay Range Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01–$117.94 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC