Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Portneuf Surgical Specialist
Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewWho We ArePatient focused, community oriented,
conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the
nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Portneuf Medical
Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services
delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. Our
mission statement "World Class Care, every patient, every time"
helps us focus on what truly matters: You. And our commitment is to
make sure our patients receive amazing care every time they have
contact with Portneuf Medical Center. The physicians, nurses and
volunteers who are a part of the Portneuf family are your friends
and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team,
working hard for you.We are looking for a dynamic and passionate
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team!
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll DoThe Physician Assistant/Nurse
Practitioner provides patient care services by evaluating and
treating patients within the scope of individual authority granted
by the Idaho State board of Medical Examiners and/or collaborating
physician. Clinical responsibilities include comprehensive
evaluations, medical management, therapeutic interventions and
patient education and discharge summaries. Reports to and receives
functional guidance and direction from the delegated supervisory
physician for clinical matters. May receive direction for
administrative matters from the Office Manager. . The successful
candidate will be able to:Assessment - Collects data; Physically
asses patients; Patient history completed, evaluated and signed
within required time frame; Completes medicine reconciliation,
admission, transfer and discharge orders as directed by physician
Implementation - Directs and coordinates care of patients;
Identifies patient and family learning needs; Follows-up on
outstanding labs, tests etc as directed by physician; Follows-up
calls to patient, family and or referring providers as directed by
physician Plan - With appropriate input from all team members,
including patient, family, or significant other; initiates,
implements, and documents a patient care plan based on standards of
nursing practice, policies, and procedures, established protocols,
and professional judgment; Utilizes admission history and routine
reassessments in planning care; Plan of care updated per department
standard or as status changes/goals met/issues resolved; Initiates
collaborative discharge planning; Discusses plan of care with
patient and/or significant other Evaluation - Evaluates
effectiveness of interventions and redirects plan of care as
condition indicates; Assures that patient care interventions and
activities are directed at the resolution of identified patient
problems/needs; Performing perioperative risk evaluations in the
pre-surgery clinic Documentation - Proficient in computer programs
used in providing/documenting care; Documents assessment, plan of
care, interventions, and patient response consistent with hospital
and unit standards; Documentation is legible and complete; All
patient forms are complete; Uses appropriate/approved abbreviations
Delegation and Coordination - Evaluates and delegates tasks
according to patient needs and skill level of caregiver;
emonstrates organizational skills (completes work within shift,
evaluates work progress throughout shift, prioritizes); Provides
timely and adequate supervision to hospital personnel as required
based on staff qualifications and competence; Based on needs
assessment, coordinates with all disciplines involved in the care
of the patient Process Improvement/Communication - Reports and
addresses real or potential problems with quality and
appropriateness of care through the use of occurrence reports, or
other appropriate means; Contacts physicians in a timely manner;
Follows appropriate chain of command; Notifies manager of issues in
a timely manner ; Uses judgment, tact, and diplomacy to effectively
resolve conflicts; Maintains consistent and effective communication
with physicians, other members of the healthcare team, patients and
families What We OfferCompetitive pay and benefits package
including Health/Dental/Vision/401(k) match. Generous paid time
off, holidays, extended illness bank, paid basic life insurance and
long term disability. Portneuf Medical Center is an Equal
Opportunity Employer QualificationsWhat You'll BringCurrent
licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the
State of Idaho. Current Idaho Board of Pharmacy Controlled
Substance licensureCurrent BLS.Current ACLS if assigned to Surgery,
Neurosurgery, Urology, ENT, Heart & Lung, Pulmonology, Cardiology,
GI, Endoscopy, Pre-Surgery, or Behavioral Health. (Optional for
other areas.)Previous In-Patient experience
Keywords: Ardent Health Services, Pocatello , Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Portneuf Surgical Specialist, Healthcare , Pocatello, Idaho
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