Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Thoracic Transplant, Full Time (Variable Shift)
About The Position
Performs a variety of 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 position takes initial patient histories, performs physical examinations and daily rounds, and initiates, documents, and communicates plans of care. It includes writing orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests; interpreting test results; coordinating with physicians and other care providers; and preparing discharge summaries, prescriptions, referrals, and post-discharge care instructions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA).
- Current New York State license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner program and national board certification in the specialty area.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current New York State license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
Responsibilities
- Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Initiate, document, and communicate plans of care; follow up to ensure patients are completely screened and prepared.
- 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 other care providers to ensure quality patient care.
- Document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts.
- Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
- Participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
- Perform related duties as required.
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Job Type
Full-time
