Job Description
Job Description
NIGHT APP - Trauma / SICU / Acute Care Surgery
University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.
University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including : 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
The University of Toledo Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Department of Surgery, particularly the Division of Trauma Surgery, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, an established level 2 trauma center.
This position primarily involves providing overnight in-house call coverage for the Trauma, Surgical ICU, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery services.
Responsibilities include :
- Responding to level II and level I trauma activations, conducting emergent consultations for trauma, general surgery, and vascular surgery
- Admitting the above listed surgical patients requiring inpatient care
- After appropriate training is completed, performing bedside procedures such as suturing, I&D, line placement, chest tube placement, and assisting in the operating room as needed.
- Addressing urgent overnight floor calls and coordinating care with the attending physician on duty.
- Precepting / providing education to students rotating on service as needed.
The schedule includes 7 shifts every 2 weeks, with 12-hour shifts from 6 : 30 PM to 6 : 30 AM, and will involve weekends and holidays.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Demonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in unit’s Scope of CareMaintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialtyAsseses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studiesRecognizes deviations from normal in the assessment and coordinates care with the physicianWrites prescriptions; initiates request and / or performs routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identifies normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studiesEvaluates and monitors the patient’s response to health and disease and provides education and counseling as appropriateInitiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patientDetermines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials as appropriateTriages phone calls from the outpatients, manages patient care problems and follows up on complex care concernsRequests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient careValues ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of careDemonstrates competence of the practice outlines with the SCA / SA using methods of quality care review, periodic peer review, and clinical outcomes evaluationsFiles SCA / SA with the physician, the Medical Staff Office, and reviews and renews periodically.Adds appropriate drugs from formulary to the plan as appropriateMaintains provision of preventative health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, etc.)Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patientsProvides education to patients, families, and staff about the disease process and treatmentInitiates / communicates discharge planning needs to patients / social workers in a timely mannerParticipates in interdisciplinary continuous quality improvement in patient careEstablishes goals and objectives for their area in congruence with department’s goals and objectivesIndirectly influences the budgetary performance of the organization by appropriate utilization of resources, infection control principles, and customer satisfactionDirectly influences patient satisfaction by delivering patient healthcare servicesDirectly influences patient safety through compliance of National Patient Safety Goals set forth by accrediting bodyPractices within normal standards specific to specialty, for Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants and as identified in the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative CodeConducts / participates in divisional / institutional research as opportunities ariseAssists with the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines as appropriateActs as a mentor / role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and / or other ancillary staff.Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessaryPromotes a spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaborationOther duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; master’s or doctorate degree in appropriate fieldCertifications / Licensure :
Ohio Board of Nursing Licensure for Nurse Practitioners / Advanced Practice Nurses or Ohio State Medical Board Licensure for Physician AssistantsNational certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantEligible to obtain and / or maintain Certificate to Prescribe / DEABLS certificationATLS certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hireWORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.Must tolerate a busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients and families, employees, students, residents, and physicians.Requires prolonged walking and standing.Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to : Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephonesExposure to communicable diseases and / or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his / her supervision.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace
