Per Diem Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MA

66d•$65 - $89

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Varied hours/shifts - Per DiemJob Description:The PA/NP works as a core member of the ICU team working collaboratively with the ICU physicians in the management of ICU patients. The PA/NP works closely with the ICU physicians and nursing staff and other ICU providers to develop and coordinate a treatment plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients. Candidates for the position should have experience in acute care. Experience with bedside procedures needed but willing to train the right candidate. The PA/NP will be working in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

Two or more years of acute care practice, preferably in critical care with demonstrable history of proficiency in delivery of critical care medicine
The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant/nurse practitioner program (Master's Degree)
Must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Must have or be eligible for, and maintain, a current ACLS, DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
Must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two-year period of employment

Responsibilities

Provides emergent critical care, stabilization, acute and continuous care of critically ill patients in the ICU
Performs complete histories and physical examinations
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
Performs bedside procedures as authorized by the credentialing committee
Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families and staff
Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions
Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division