Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) - FTPA-NP - FT

UWH of Pennsylvania•Erie, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) may provide any medical service as directed by the supervising physician, when the service is within the PA or NP's skills, training and experience, forms a component of the physician's scope of practice, is included in the written agreement, and is provided with the appropriate amount of supervision in keeping with the accepted standards of medical practice. The PA/NP shall augment the physician's data gathering abilities and assist the supervising physician in reaching decisions and instituting care plans for the physician's patients. The PA/NP shall know his/her limitations and refer to the supervising physician when appropriate and/or as directed by the supervising physician. As part of the medical encounter, the PA/NP will: Gather data (medical history, physical examination, order laboratory or radiological data) Analyze and interpret the data (assessment/differential diagnosis) Develop a treatment plan (further testing, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy, watchful observation, referral and follow-up) Treat the patient based on acceptable standards of care in women’s health Assess the progress of treatment and alter plan as necessary (management) Document the encounter in the medical record including dictating or writing progress notes, history and physicals, discharge summaries and other necessary documentation. Complete additional paperwork/electronic transmission as needed by the patient and condition (i.e. WIC forms) The PA/NP in concert with the supervising physician will provide treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, preventative care and health education Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and agencies Consistently demonstrate internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner. Clinical procedures which may be performed as part of the practice are: Phlebotomy including starting IV lines, venipuncture Administering intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections Insertion/removal of urinary catheters Electrocardiogram Collect genitourinary specimens for analysis and culture Control of hemorrhage Wound care including applying, cleaning and changing dressings, minor debridement, packing and aspiration of seromas and hematomas and care/suturing of minor lacerations Removal of foreign bodies Incision and drainage or aspiration of abscesses, cysts, seromas of peritoneum, soft tissue, muscle and extremities and closure of skin Administration of local anesthetic Removal of sutures, staples, drains Removal of dermatologic abnormalities Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems May execute and relay medical regimens Sign for and distribute pharmaceutical samples Order, prescribe and administer controlled substances Category II-V with an active DEA number Prescribe and dispense drugs, pharmaceutical aids and devices Initiate appropriate evaluation and management for emergency situations including performance of CPR in case of emergency Carrying out aseptic and isolation techniques Assist in procedural areas for procedures within supervising physician’s granted privileges

Requirements

A Master’s degree, graduate of an appropriate and accredited Physician Assistant program, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, an active state license, and prescriptive license with the Federal Drug Enforcement agency.
Skills required include complex problem solving using multiple resources in a manner appropriate to the situation, effective verbal and written communication skills, and experience using a computer, email, and office programs.
Experience with an EMR is a plus
A Master’s degree, graduate of an appropriate and accredited Nurse Practitioner program, National Certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing, an active state RN license, and prescriptive license with the Federal Drug Enforcement agency.
Skills required include complex problem solving using multiple resources in a manner appropriate to the situation, effective verbal and written communication skills, and experience using a computer, email, and office programs.
Experience with an EMR is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an EMR is a plus

Responsibilities

Gather data (medical history, physical examination, order laboratory or radiological data)
Analyze and interpret the data (assessment/differential diagnosis)
Develop a treatment plan (further testing, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy, watchful observation, referral and follow-up)
Treat the patient based on acceptable standards of care in women’s health
Assess the progress of treatment and alter plan as necessary (management)
Document the encounter in the medical record including dictating or writing progress notes, history and physicals, discharge summaries and other necessary documentation.
Complete additional paperwork/electronic transmission as needed by the patient and condition (i.e. WIC forms)
Provide treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, preventative care and health education
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and agencies
Consistently demonstrate internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
Phlebotomy including starting IV lines, venipuncture
Administering intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections
Insertion/removal of urinary catheters
Electrocardiogram
Collect genitourinary specimens for analysis and culture
Control of hemorrhage
Wound care including applying, cleaning and changing dressings, minor debridement, packing and aspiration of seromas and hematomas and care/suturing of minor lacerations
Removal of foreign bodies
Incision and drainage or aspiration of abscesses, cysts, seromas of peritoneum, soft tissue, muscle and extremities and closure of skin
Administration of local anesthetic
Removal of sutures, staples, drains
Removal of dermatologic abnormalities
Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems
May execute and relay medical regimens
Sign for and distribute pharmaceutical samples
Order, prescribe and administer controlled substances Category II-V with an active DEA number
Prescribe and dispense drugs, pharmaceutical aids and devices
Initiate appropriate evaluation and management for emergency situations including performance of CPR in case of emergency
Carrying out aseptic and isolation techniques
Assist in procedural areas for procedures within supervising physician’s granted privileges