PA - Acute Trauma Surg

Capital Health (US)

4d•$69 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care. Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum. Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning. Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems. Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process. Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
NJ Physician Assistant License.
Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner.
Advanced Practice Nurse – NJ License.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures.
Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.
Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.
Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff.
Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.
Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders.
Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.
Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.