General Surgery APP

Salina Regional Health Center • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN-C or PA-C) works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients in the clinic. Occasionally the provider may work in the hospital and as first assist in the OR setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in variety of illnesses presented. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Advanced Practice Provider functions as a consultant, facilitator, educator, change agent, program designer and resource person to a defined patient population and caregivers. Advanced clinical practice distinguishes this position, supported by knowledge and competence in the areas of research, leadership, consultation, education and professional growth. The Advanced Practice Provider assumes a leadership role in strengthening collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare leaders and nurses in various settings to improve patient/family outcomes along the care continuum.

Requirements

• Master or Doctorate of Nursing degree from an accredited advanced registered nursing program, or Bachelor of Science, Master or Doctorate degree from an accredited physician assistant program
• Current Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN license, or current Kansas Physician Assistant (PA-C) license.

Nice To Haves

• One year clinical and surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical needs of patients in the clinic.
• Occasionally work in the hospital and as first assist in the OR setting.
• Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests.
• Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• Function as a consultant, facilitator, educator, change agent, program designer and resource person to a defined patient population and caregivers.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare leaders and nurses in various settings to improve patient/family outcomes along the care continuum.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level