Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative will provide first line general surgical evaluation and treatment, including physical examination for patients in the emergency department who have already been evaluated by an emergency room physician. This role will also prepare patients for evaluation and treatment by an attending general surgeon, ensure adequate medical clearance for general surgical pre-op patients by ordering necessary consultations and testing, and provide services for general surgical inpatients by responding to nurses’ calls, expediting discharges, and completing documentation at the request of an attending surgeon. The position involves collaboration with Hospital Physician Service physicians in coordinating general surgical emergency admissions and medical management of pre- and post-op patients. Additionally, the role includes providing post-operative care in local Skilled Nursing Facilities, such as wound debridement, wound care, and education to staff, patient, and family as time allows. The practitioner will maintain complete and accurate documentation of clinical work performed and complete billing encounter sheets on a timely basis, while maintaining all necessary certifications and FH medical staff privileges. This role requires close collaboration with the attending surgeon, who is considered the immediate physician supervisor, and the scope of practice is always limited to the scope of practice of the immediate physician supervisor. The position demands the ability to work well under pressure, be patient-focused, work independently, and know when and how to ask for help. Effective communication and active participation in the health care team, including process improvement and quality teams, are essential. Compliance with all FH Medical Staff By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, Human Resource policies, and FH Corporate compliance policies is required. The role emphasizes providing service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

Requirements

Certified PA or licensed Nurse Practitioner approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association
2 years surgical experience, including first assistant in OR preferred
ACLS certified within 3 months of position.
BLS
US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners
Be able to work well under pressure, be patient-focused, work independently, and know when and how to ask for help.

Nice To Haves

first assisting for surgical subspecialties such as ENT, Urology, and Gynecology for elective cases will be performed.

Responsibilities

Provide first line general surgical evaluation and treatment including physical examination for patients in the emergency department that have already been evaluated by an emergency room physician.
Prepare patients for evaluation and treatment by an attending general surgeon if appropriate.
Ensure adequate medical clearance for general surgical pre op patients by ordering the necessary consultations and testing.
Provide services for general surgical inpatients by responding to nurses’ calls and expediting discharges, completing documentation, etc. at the request of an attending surgeon.
Collaborate with the Hospital Physician Service physicians in coordinating general surgical emergency admissions and medical management of both pre- and post-op patients.
Provide post-operative care in local Skilled Nursing Facilities at the request of an attending surgeon including wound debridement, wound care, and education to staff, patient, and family as time allows.
Collaborate with General surgeons to coordinate his/her clinical services and defer to his/her decision regarding clinical priorities and assignment.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of clinical work performed and complete billing encounter sheets on a timely basis.
Maintain all necessary certifications and FH medical staff privileges as a surgical PE.
Collaborate closely with the attending surgeon (“immediate physician supervisor”) of the patient to whom he is providing services.
Communicate effectively and participate actively on the health care team including process improvement and quality teams as asked.
Comply with all FH Medical Staff By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, Human Resource policies, and FH Corporate compliance policies.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.