Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient ENT

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

1d•$89 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT) team. This full-time role supports two ENT physicians while managing an independent, comprehensive ENT practice across our Redwood City and Palo Alto clinics. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-hour days. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of outpatient ENT conditions, including new patient visits, return visits, and pre- and post-operative care. The role also includes performing clinic-based ENT procedures within the provider’s scope of practice. The ideal candidate would have at least one year of experience in ENT or a related specialty. Candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to practice independently in a fast-paced academic outpatient environment. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and
NP - Nurse Practitioner and
NPF - NP Furnishing Number and
BLS - Basic Life Support and
At least one year of experience in ENT or a related specialty.
Candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to practice independently in a fast-paced academic outpatient environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures.
Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures.
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
Other duties as assigned.