Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Robotic Surgical

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

13d•$92 - $121•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Robotic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support patients undergoing minimally invasive robotic procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System. The APP provides first assistance across General Surgery, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, and Gynecology, and collaborates with the surgical team to deliver high-quality, efficient care. The position also contributes to assessment of service needs and improvement of the robotic surgery program, including developing and implementing protocols that support patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The Physician Assistant evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints and health-maintenance concerns related to the specialty; obtains histories and performs physical examinations; and requests or evaluates diagnostic studies. Duties also include ordering tests, therapies, and services; administering or transmitting authorized medication orders; performing procedures after demonstrating competency; obtaining informed consent; assisting in the operating room; and acting as a first or second assistant under an approved supervising physician. The APP coordinates inpatient and outpatient care, communicates with patients and families, supports patient education, complies with clinical and regulatory requirements, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. The PA functions under the approved PA job description, with specific service or department functions established with supervising physicians and approved through the specified institutional committees. This is a full-time, onsite day-shift position in Palo Alto, California, with 10-hour shifts. Base pay generally starts at $91.68–$121.48 per hour; the finalist’s salary depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with experience in surgical care.
Three years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; PAs hired before July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
Graduation from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Physician Assistant state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with the da Vinci Surgical System.

Responsibilities

Provide first assistance in surgical disciplines including General Surgery, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, and Gynecology.
Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver high-quality, efficient patient care.
Evaluate service needs and contribute to continuous improvement of the robotic surgery program.
Support development and implementation of protocols and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic complaints and health-maintenance concerns related to the specialty.
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations, documenting normal and abnormal findings.
Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated.
Administer medications under formulary protocols or patient-specific supervising-physician approval, and transmit authorized prescriptions.
Order and collect specimens for laboratory tests, screening, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
Perform designated procedures after demonstrating competency and follow applicable written standardized procedures.
Obtain informed consent when indicated.
Initiate hospital admission and discharge arrangements and complete related paperwork.
Enroll patients in IRB-approved investigational studies and order necessary tests and medications as directed by the supervising physician.
After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room and act as a first or second assistant under supervision.
Perform surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognize age-specific patient needs and situations requiring immediate physician attention, and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care and services, collaborate with providers, and coordinate community resources.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.