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Physician Assistant
Per-Diem
Evening/Night Shifts
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of all aspects of pre and post-operative critical care as directed by supervising physician.
- Management of acute post-operative pain.
- Ordering and administration of parenteral medicines, bolus doses and transfusions subject to co-signature of supervising physician within 24 hours of written order.
- Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests and invasive bedside procedures under the direction of the supervising physician.
- Insertion of IV lines; removal of Swan-Gantz and arterial catheters; administering PCA.
- Makes rounds with Attending and Resident physicians. Follows up on plans formulated on rounds.
- Discharges patients with Attending approval, when appropriate.
- Assists the supervising physician in coordinating management plan.
- Monitors and evaluates the patient's treatment and health care plan for effectiveness and modifies as necessary.
- Documents all assessments, findings, progress and care provided in the patient's medical record.
- Refers relevant clinical issues to the supervising physician.
- Works collaboratively with all nursing and other hospital staff as required.
- Adheres to all practice standards outlined by Hospital Administration and governing regulatory bodies.
Department Requirements:
- Displays a positive attitude toward work assignments, performance feedback, and interactions with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.
- Willingly adheres to Department and Hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains computer literacy, including proficiency in Outlook email and E-learning.
- Attends Department meetings regularly and punctually.
Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited school of nursing
- licensure as an NP and RN in the state of NY
- board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, required
- DEA
- CPR certification: BLS, ACLS
- Prior critical care experience preferred
- experience with an EMR (preferably Epic)
Essential Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence others are essential
- Proactive and outstanding decision-making abilities
- Ability to work with varied members of the medical team (surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, etc)
Other Requirements #LI-OnsitePay Range - Minimum USD $89.00/Hr.Pay Range - Maximum USD $89.00/Hr.