Nurse practitioner or physician assistant Job at Advocate Health Care (Oshkosh)

Job Responsibility

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and critical patients within an inpatient hospital setting for the majority of work shift
Acts as the primary patient and physician contact
Works one-on-one with the physician to facilitate access to the specialty team for the patient
Provides for continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings and tracks patient along the care continuum including post-discharge
Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients
Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings
Provides complex care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, and provider referrals
Orders, performs, and interprets procedures and diagnostic tests or studies
Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health
Interprets and evaluates patient data as authorized by a physician for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing and coordinating care for patients with acute, critical and chronic health conditions as a physician assistant
Maintains 85% of practice within an inpatient hospital setting assigned to one or multiple inpatient departments
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment while managing multiple demands
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
lift up to 20 lbs over the head
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
push/pull with 30 lbs of force
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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