Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Inpatient Diabetes Service

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

17d•$92 - $121•Onsite

About The Position

The division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism has a long history of major contributions in basic and clinical research, a record of training fellows for academic and clinical careers, and a commitment to providing care for patients with complex endocrine diseases. The Endocrinology division is dedicated to the mission of the School of Medicine of advancing and exploring innovative and novel biomedical, translational and clinical research and education through the nurturing and stimulation of interactions among basic and clinical scientists, clinicians and educators throughout the School of Medicine and University as well as with the private and public sectors. Join a dynamic and collaborative team of attendings, fellows, and advanced practice providers (APPs). This unique opportunity allows you to be the first APP on an inpatient diabetes consulting service, allowing you to work closely with attending endocrinologists to develop this role, while enhancing your clinical experience and professional growth. The Inpatient Diabetes APP (NP or PA) will round with the team, develop treatment plans, enter orders, perform procedures, write patient notes, etc.

Requirements

At least 1 year of inpatient or outpatient endocrinology or diabetes experience or inpatient experience in a primary medicine setting.
PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
BLS - Basic Life Support
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
NP - Nurse Practitioner
NPF - NP Furnishing Number
BLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Round with the team
Develop treatment plans
Enter orders
Perform procedures
Write patient notes
Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Order or furnish medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA’s educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.
Order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtain informed consent, as indicated.
Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enroll patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and order the necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
Recognize and consider age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognize situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitate the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitate collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
Other duties as assigned.