NP / Physician Assistant
About The Position
Highland Hospital is seeking a Full Time APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join its growing Surgical Services team. This role involves working three (3), twelve (12) hour shifts per week, overnights. The APP will provide support, under physician supervision, for the Neurosurgery, Plastics, Surgical Oncology, and Urology, Bariatric/Colorectal/General Surgery departments and/or divisions. Patient care responsibilities span Emergency, Inpatient, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical Short Stay, and Observation settings. Providers in these inpatient care areas may also orient and assist Residents during their training rotations.
Requirements
- Fulfilled the requirements to be a licensed PA or NP in NYS.
- Must have excellent proven communication abilities with all levels of staff including physicians, nurses, technicians, housekeeping, administrative and peers.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the NY State Board of Medicine.
- NP’s must have First Assist Certification in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of experience working in Surgical inpatient setting preferred; however, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conducts consults for assigned physicians consistent with medical staff scope of practice and delineation of privileges.
- Obtains detailed, accurate medical histories (including medication reconciliation).
- Performs thorough and comprehensive physical examinations.
- Performs daily rounds on assigned pre/post op patients.
- Writes patients’ assessments, plans of care, and medical orders according to patient needs, standards of practice, and within both medical staff scope of practice and delineation of privileges.
- Performs bedside procedures consistent with medical staff scope of practice and delineation of privileges.
- Provides accurate and timely discharge instruction and planning in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
- Provides accurate and concise documentation of patient care provided.
- Clearly and openly communicates with attending physicians, consultants, fellows, resident physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Documents charges for billable, professional services rendered that are congruent with accepted regulatory standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
