What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per diem APC (Urgent Care - SSMC) position at South Shore Health?
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Requisition Number : R-18218
Facility :
LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061
Department Name : SMC Urgent Care
Status : Part time
Budgeted Hours : Shift :
Day / Eve Rotation (United States of America)
This is an Advanced Practice Clinician position which requires a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license. It is a per diem position and will have a varying schedule based on needs of the department. The position will assess, diagnose and treat health problems of adult and pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.
Clinical Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Advanced Practice Clinician will include, but are not limited to :
- Collaborates with hospitalist team on co-managed patients
- Obtain, review and interpret radiology and laboratory studies and implement appropriate care plan based on the results.
- Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as indicated.
- Performs routine and complex procedures, as necessary. Including but not limited to suturing, I & D, basic biopsy, etc.
- Writes orders and prescribes medications in accordance with current practice guidelines.
- Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy.
- Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts.
- Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT / OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan.
- Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status.
Situations That Require Referral or Consultation
Delegation of Supervising Physician Responsibilities
Scope of Prescriptive Practice
The scope of prescriptive practice will conform to the Massachusetts State Controlled Substance Act, all Department of Public Health, and Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and other applicable statutes and regulations.
Other Responsibilities
Actively participates in meetings, including :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)
1 - Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution approved by the AMA.
Recertification, as required, to maintain licensure.
Minimum Work Experience
Acute Medicine experience preferred
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant or NP - Nurse Practitioner
Required Classes / Skills
BLS - Basic Life Support
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
This is a per diem position and will have a varying schedule based on needs of the department. The position will assess, diagnose and treat health problems of adult and pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.
Responsibilities if Required :
Education if Required :
License / Registration / Certification Requirements :
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
