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Requisition Number:
R-20763
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Critical Care APC PB
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
36
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description Summary
Under the general guidance of the MD Chair of critical care and the Executive Director, APC program, the NP/PA will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Critical Care.
Work as part of a critical care team comprised of Intensivists/Internists and PA providers in a very active 24 bed combined medical/surgical/cardiac ICU. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of critically ill patients under the supervision of the intensivist as well as communication with consultants, patients and families. Other duties include admission of patients from the ER, daily progress note documentation, billing, ventilator management, laboratory interpretation. Capability of performing central venous line placement and arterial lines. First responder to "Rapid Response" and codes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program
Minimum Work Experience
Prefer two or more years of practice, preferably in critical care.
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Must possess current PA- Physician Assistant license.
NCCPA certification & ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) preferred.
License, certification and required classes and skills will be monitored through the Medical Staff Services Department.
Demonstrates history of proficiency in the delivery of critical care medicine to patients of all ages.
Demonstrates history as a strong member of a Critical Care Team with successful completion of South Shore Hospital credentialing process.
1 - Performs evaluations, including: pertinent history and physical exam on patients assigned to Critical Care. Institute a plan of care based on findings. Inform the responsible Critical Care Physician of pertinent subjective and objective data and routine diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated.
a - Documents clinical findings and impressions on the patients record.
b - Consults MD when necessary, prior to proceeding with care.
c - Orders diagnostic tests.
d - Prescribes required medications and treatments.
e - Coordinates subspecialty referrals in consultation with the responsible Critical Care physician.
f - Provides follow-up instructions for patient and/or family.
2 - Performs special procedures after orientation and documentation of competency. All procedures will be performed in accordance with approved protocols.
a - Pelvic Exams
b - Suturing
3 - Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff.
a - Assists in the development of emergency nursing staff.
b - Participates in Quality Monitoring activities.
c - Assists in the development of treatment protocols.
4 - Evaluates patients in regard to discharge or admission in order to improve the flow of patients.
Work Schedule
7a/7p or 7p-7a
Work Schedule
7a/7p or 7p-7a
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), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)
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