Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)-Surgical Care Group
Location: Manchester New Hampshire
Description: Catholic Medical Center is at present recruited Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)-Surgical Care Group right now, this career will be placed in New Hampshire. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Details:
Under the general supervision of the Surgical ! Care Group physicians and the direct supervision of the Lead Physician Assistant and within established Catholic Medical Center departmental policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Gathers pertinent information, interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients within established standards of care and practice. Promptly reports this information to the physicians, formulates a differential diagnosis and plan based on this assessment. Write orders including diagnostic tests and medication, after consultation with the appropriate physician to accomplish a long-term plan of care. Dictates history, physicals and surgical consults promptly, records brief summaries in progress notes. Performs daily assessments of patients as directed by the physicians, to include relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective data. Visits patients after procedures to assess their status, answer appropriate questions and p! rovide emotional support to patients and family members. Disch! arges patients, write prescriptions, completes necessary paperwork and dictates discharge summaries when directed. Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients, families, physicians and coworkers and maintains professional rapport with external parties and organizations. Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families. Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate testing worksheets and medical record. Upon completion of an abnormal noninvasive test, collaborates with surgeon to formulate an appropriate plan of care based on physical and clinical findings. Communicates with referring physicians to review abnormal test results. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record. Contact patients with follow up information on abnormal test! ing, when directed by a physician. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record. Contacts patients in response to questions and concerns. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record. Adheres to guidelines for appropriate billing and coding all patient encounters. Promptly submits billing information. Provides backup for clinical emergencies when the rounding physician is not immediately available during regular daytime hours. Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational programs. Assists in developing protocols and treatment plans, which improve the delivery of care to Surgical Care Group patients. Adhere to infection control, safety, and to Universal Precaution Procedures. Identify problems and function independently and when appropriate collaborate with others to seek resolution. Actively participates in staff meetings. Participate in continuing education activities, read professional journals, ! maintain professional affiliations and licenses and strive to increase ! professional skill and knowledge. Evaluate own practice, goals and skills, update as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
Experience: • Experience preferred but not required as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Licensure/Certification: • Licensed by the state of New Hampshire as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Must maintain BLS throughout employment. • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support). Must maintain ACLS throughout employment.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:20:03 GMT
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