PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT INPATIENT - EMERGENCY -

Patient Care

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
• Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment

Documentation

• Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records

Education

• Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• Train and serve as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant students

Research

• Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice

Development

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Patient Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate; Education specialization: Accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Experience: 1 year directly related experience; Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience
• Credentials: Physician Assistant Certified by NCCPA; Physician Assistant Licensed in New Mexico; Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico; ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire; State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
• Physical Conditions: Medium Work; Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Department

Inpt APP - Emergency

FTE

0.90 Full Time

Shift

Rotating

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Compensation

Minimum Offer $ 53.29/hr. Maximum Offer $ 74.90/hr. Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.