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Job Summary
The Department of Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a member of the inpatient General Medical Service team. The PA/NP is responsible for assisting attending physicians in the medical management of patients assigned to the PA/NP service and to also work in the context of an integrated team which includes residents, medical students, and attendings. The PA/NP works closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
Qualifications
As a member of the APP team, you would be responsible for:
Inpatient Clinical Duties
• Collaborate with all teams in admission of inpatients to BWFH.
• Assist hospitalist and primary care attending physicians on daily patient rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans.
• Write daily progress notes.
• Implement attending physician instructions for patient management in close cooperation with nursing staff.
• Perform procedures within the PA/NP scope of practice and as directed by the attending.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested.
• Serve as a resource to the health care team for patient care issues. • Collaborate with care coordinator for all patient care referrals.
• Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care from one PA/NP to another PA/NP or physician.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of discharging patients.
General Duties
Work collaboratively and function as an efficient member of the health care team.
• Assist in the coordination of consultation of other sub-specialists involved in the care of PA/NP patients.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Document in the medical record as appropriate and communicate observations/findings with attending physicians.
• Monitor environment of care and comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure that his or her clinical practice is consistent with physician assistant and or APRN policies, procedures and standards.
• Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriate.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant OR
Master's Degree Nursing required
Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Physician Assistant OR
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required
Experience
Inpatient hospital experience as an APP preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition & interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Full Time, 12 hour day shifts, some weekend, holiday coverage.
Please include a letter of intent with your application to include why you are interested in hospital medicine and your motivation to apply to this position. New grads should include details on your Resume/CV regarding your clinical rotations.
At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
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Pay Range
$135,720.00 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade
7
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