Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Bridgeport Hospital

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

NEUROSURGERY - PER DIEM

BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL INPATIENT

Coverage Needed for 10 : 00 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m. or 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care : The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient / family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP / PA provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising / collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews / orders diagnostic / therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP / PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines. The NP / PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases. Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals.
• Patient Education & Psychosocial Support : The NP / PA will educate patients / families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising / collaborating MD, this may include admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments / medications, and discharge plan. The NP / PA provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
• Information Management : The NP / PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
• Quality Management : The NP / PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
• Professional Development : The NP / PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. The NP / PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation. Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. The NP / PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP / PA students and may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE : Prefer clinical working experience as a NP / PA within the given specialty / service line recommended, but none required. Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process.

LICENSURE : Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS / BLS Certified, DEA License, PALS, NRP Certification as indicated for position profile. Additional licensure, certifications and / or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.

YNHHS Requisition ID : 112958

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