Advanced Practice Provider

Position SummaryAn exempt position with clinical duties. This person will function as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the department of surgery. This involves facilitating the care of surgical patients, responding to new consultations, and act as the liaison between surgeon, patient, and clinical team.Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The FollowingUnderstands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and BehaviorsConducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat illnesses. Consult with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s Scope of PracticeRound on surgical inpatients and facilitate the appropriate careAbility to assist in surgical procedures is preferredWrite notes and consultations on patients seenAttend Multi-disciplinary rounds and team discharge roundsConsult on surgical patients both on the floor and ER Consult appropriate specialties as seen fitMonitors therapies and provides continuity of careTriage patient calls and evaluates patient’s problems and concerns. Responds to emergencies including use of CPRCounsels patient/family on health care mattersDocuments patient information and care in the medical record, in a confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research and quality purposesFamiliar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosisPerforms all other related duties as assigned Nurse PractitionerEducation & Experience RequirementsMaster’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school (highly recommended)Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (either Adult/Geriatric).Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.Current National Certification Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) highly recommendedProficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privilegesPhysician AssistantCurrent New York State Licensed Physician AssistantCurrent National Certification Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant DOPMaster’s degree from an accredited school (highly recommended)Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) highly recommendedProficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privilegesCore CompetenciesAct in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role modelDemonstrate and encourage teamworkAdaptability and flexibilityExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactionsExcellent Problem solving skillsStress toleranceStrong organizational skillsDemonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data Demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referralDemonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of PA practice. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physiciansDemonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all other disciplines in the medical arenaDemonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in a user-friendly mannerDemonstrates ability to demonstrate hand-eye coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterityPhysical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work EnvironmentEssential Physical RequirementsInvolves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.May require transferring patients.May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.Essential Mental AbilitiesHigh level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stressEssential Sensory RequirementsMust have ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnelMust be able to give clear and decisive instructionsMust be able to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient careMust have acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory sensesMay be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below:☐Neonatal (birth – 28 days)☐Patients with exceptional communication needs☐Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)☐Patients with developmental delays☐Pediatric (1 – 12 years)☐Patients at end of life☐Adolescent (13 – 17 years)☐Patients under isolation precautions☐Adult (18 – 64 years)☐Patients with cultural needs☐Geriatric (> 65 years)☒All populations☐Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities☐ Non-patient care populationThe responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.