Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient, Transplants (Variable Shift)

Northwell Health

10d

About The Position

Performs functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The role includes conducting patient histories and examinations, developing and communicating care plans, completing daily rounds, ordering and interpreting tests and medications, coordinating with the care team, and documenting discharge information and instructions. Related duties may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
Graduation from an accredited Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs (ARC-PA) program.
Current New York State license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Current NCCPA certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and national board certification in the specialty area.
Current New York State license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Initiate, document, and communicate the plan of care, and follow up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
Perform daily patient rounds.
Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
Interpret laboratory and test results.
Confer with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
Upon discharge, document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts.
Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Perform related duties as required.
Participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.