Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant for Pediatric Surgery

The NP / PA will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care from the time of initial hospital admission through the outpatient experience. The NP / PA will act as an integral part of the surgical service. The practitioner will also act as an educator and a liaison to other health care providers providing care across the care continuum.

RESPONSIBLE TO :

Chief of Pediatric Surgery Service

Director of Advanced Practice Providers

Principal duties and responsibilities :

• Acts as an integral member of the surgical service for patients on the surgical service from inpatient services (both the ICU and the convalescent wards) to outpatient settings to include the following : conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals to other specialists, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.
• Performs minor procedures, including but not limited to : 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 consistent with institutional processes.
• 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 students.
• Treats each person with respect and dignity.
• Participates in research studies and projects.
• 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.

Qualifications :

EOE / F / M / Vet / Disabled