OverviewCasual/Per Diem - Walk-in Stonington, New London, Uncasville, Niantic, CT
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.
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.
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, in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways. This individual 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, and may perform procedures and 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 and respond to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters.
- Patient Education & Psychosocial Support: The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources, including admitting instructions, treatment plans, side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plans. The NP/PA provides psychosocial support to patients and their families in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
- Information Management: The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Quality Management: The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate high moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Professional Development: The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency, serves as a clinical resource for new house staff, and may mentor pre-PA/NP candidates. The NP/PA collaborates on research, quality assurance, performance improvement projects, and assists with the formation of protocols for clinical practice.
QualificationsEDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the specialty/service line, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
LICENSURE: Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, and other relevant certifications as indicated for position profile.
YNHHS Requisition ID
126655
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