Nocturnist Physician Assistant (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

53d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, working as an independent clinician within a team setting providing ICU-level care to patients in the Neuro Critical Care Unit with a medical staff appointment at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, working 100% nights. The Nocturnist, consistent with the area of practice and privileges, will be responsible during the night shift for providing ICU- level care to Neuro patients.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
Must be licensed as a PA in the State of Maryland or in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive and/or episodic health assessments for critically ill adults in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
Records and documents assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services.
Perform history and physical exams, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.
Identify differential diagnosis.
Order appropriate lab, radiographic, and other studies.
Appropriately interpret results of lab, radiographic, and other studies.
Performs tests and procedures as indicated within the scope of practice.
Establish a plan of care related to patient's identified problems, including medication and therapeutic procedures.
Consult with other team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
Prescribe and regulate medications and perform other related procedures within the Maryland Board of Nursing scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner.
Record patient visit/interaction in a concise, clear, logical, and timely manner.
Arrange referrals to appropriate specialties when needed.
Triage patient telephone calls, messages, and interactions appropriately.
Tracks patient compliance with treatment plan.
Utilize time management to see patients efficiently as identified by departmental goals.
Maintain consistent level of productivity. Identifies problems that impede overall functioning and initiates appropriate interventions.
Work collaboratively with the health team members to facilitate smooth operations of the unit.
Supervise the activities of team members as appropriate.
Identify areas of weakness in operational systems and make recommendations for improvements.
Communicate significant information in an organized, logical, and concise manner to co-workers.
Provide constructive feedback as it relates to performance in an appropriate manner.
Adheres to the confidentiality policy as outlined in the interdisciplinary Clinical Practice Manual.
Make recommendations to administrative leadership related to Clinic administrative operations.
Analyzes research findings and current trends in the area of specialty and applies the information, as appropriate, to improve the management of patient care.
Supports the orientation of newly hired nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students.
Supports the education of the interdisciplinary team.
Supports quality and safety initiatives.
Supports the institution's Core Values.