What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA or NP Surgical Intensive Care position at Billings Clinic Health System?
Under clinical supervision of
a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician
Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to
patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the
supervising physician.
Essential Job Functions
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results
of physical examination.
laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates
between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results. (Patient
Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)
immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of
their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician. (Patient
Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)
implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists
in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising
physician as necessary and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment plan,
Patient Care Plan)
compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates
Patient)
appropriate sources of care as necessary.
as it pertains to the specific department. (working condition)
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements;
acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven
new evaluation/treatment modalities.
and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and
marketing of service line.
departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety
standards relevant to job performance.
meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additional Duties for PA/NP - Surgical
procedures. Assists surgeon with instruments, supplies, equipment, and
retraction during surgical procedures. (Patient Care, Procedures, Assist
Surgeon Providers)
skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment
specific to the surgeon’s needs for the specialty/department and other areas as
appropriate; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values and
radiologic findings with disease process or physiological status. (Patient
Care, Skill Set, Maintains Clinical Skills)
and tissue handling procedures as training and skill level allows under the
direct supervision of the physician. (Patient Care, Surgical Services, Wound
Care)
care in both the hospital and/or clinic. Instructs and counsels patients and
families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Patient
Care, Surgical Services Post Op Care)
during operative procedures. Assist with room flow in the operating room.
Knowledgeable in instrumentation and patient positioning. (Patient Care,
Surgical Services, Sterile Field)
