What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant / Preadm Testing Ctr position at Backus Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 4 (10) hour shifts, Primarily working out of Backus PATC with some cross coverage at Windham Hospital PATC
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Role Scope
- The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides Pre-Admission testing for surgical patients at Backus and Windham Hospitals
- Responsible for coordinating preoperative care including history and physicals (H&P's), and all required patient testing prior to procedures
- Consults with collaborating providers and specialists when necessary in an effort to achieve the best possible patient outcome
- Performs / completes accurate preoperative physical exams in accordance with established licensure and certification
- Selectively orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, X-rays, EKGs and other diagnostic tests and procedures
- Participates in system-wide councils in an effort to standardize care provided by the Pre-Admission Center(s) across the system
- Drives initiatives to improve surgical outcomes; reduce preventable readmissions, increase patient and provider satisfaction, improve patient outcomes, build relationships with community and hospital providers and increase revenue to the organization
Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours
Advanced Practitioners Enjoy
- No call, weekends, no holidays!
- A wide patient population
- A collegial atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- LEAN process improvement to drive quality outcomes and positively enhance both the patient and the provider experience.
Qualifications
Advanced Practitioner Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master's program
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut
- Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Acute Care or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or certification as Physician Assistant
- A minimum of 1 year practicing clinically in-person as an advanced practitioner is required
