Advanced Practice Provider Surgical Oncology- Endocrine

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide continuity of care in the outpatient setting for surgical patients, acting as an integral part of the surgical service and an educator.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Acts as an integral member of the surgical service, conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities. - Performs minor procedures such as peripheral IV access, central venous access, PICC line placement, repair of lacerations, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy changes, arterial catheter placement, removal of drains/sutures/staples, placement and removal of N-G tubes/N-D tubes/foley catheters, and assisting with surgery. - Collaborates with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to provide education to nurses in the patient care units, and serves as a preceptor for medical students and other NP or PA students. - Treats each person with respect and dignity. - Participates in research studies and projects. - Obtains Human Subjects Protection training. - Obtains training in HIPAA compliance and all other applicable state and federal privacy laws. - Establishes annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service. - Prepares health education materials for patients and their families. - Attends continued education offerings and obtains all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure. - Maintains ACLS certification. - Participates in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

Educational Requirements

- Master’s Degree

Licenses/Certifications

- Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (for NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Current DEA licensure

Experience/Skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Pay Range

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

Location

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-Fr 0600-1600, four 10-hr shifts

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

10 hours

Driving Required

Yes