Advanced Practice Prov Fellow- ED Observation
About The Position
Seeking Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates for a unique Observation Medicine Fellowship. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and competency of core skills related to observation medicine that will serve as a basis for continued growth and progression of skills and pace. The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APPF) must pass monthly core competency assessments, participate in lecture and ground rounds, be proficient in simulation lab exercises and demonstrate patient care skills commensurate with working in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The APPF role is applicable for a 12-month period. The APPF serves as a member of a dynamic healthcare team made up of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, technicians and various support personnel. Under general physician supervision, the APPF provides quality service in a caring and professional manner, actively supporting team efforts to ensure cost effectiveness and service excellence for an adult population with predicted short hospital stays. The APPF role includes responsibility for identifying the patient's health and medical status through taking of health histories; performing physical examinations; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; management of minor trauma and acute health problems; identifying/initiating necessary interventions; coordinating care with various specialty services; health maintenance and clinical management of stable chronically ill patients; choosing appropriate patient disposition.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
- DEA licensure
- AHA BLS, ACLS certification
Responsibilities
- Pass monthly core competency assessments
- Participate in lecture and ground rounds
- Be proficient in simulation lab exercises
- Demonstrate patient care skills commensurate with working in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Provide quality service in a caring and professional manner
- Actively support team efforts to ensure cost effectiveness and service excellence for an adult population with predicted short hospital stays
- Identify the patient's health and medical status through taking of health histories
- Perform physical examinations
- Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures
- Management of minor trauma and acute health problems
- Identify/initiate necessary interventions
- Coordinate care with various specialty services
- Health maintenance and clinical management of stable chronically ill patients
- Choose appropriate patient disposition
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
