Advanced Practice Provider - Rutland General Surgery

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT, is seeking an inpatient/outpatient per diem Advanced Practice Provider to join our Rutland General Surgery team.

The APP will provide surgical patient care in hospital and clinic settings, assist in the OR, and manage ED consults and post-op follow-up under the Medical Director and physicians.

Under supervision, you will educate patients on regimens, document progress, and participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing or graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program.
• 2 years of NP/PA experience in the specialty area being sought.
• Licensure with Vermont Office of Professional Regulation with advanced certification or Vermont Medical Board with national certification.
• Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) as required.
• Endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification.

Responsibilities

• Surgical assisting in the OR.
• Provide inpatient/outpatient care under supervision.
• Handle inpatient/ED consults and post-op clinic patients.
• Educate patients on prescribed regimens and follow-up care.
• Maintain records and progress notes; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Surgical assisting

Communication skills

Documentation

Quality improvement

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

AMA-approved PA program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider - Rutland General Surgery

• Location Rutland, VT
• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Rutland General Surgery
• Job Category Advanced Practice Provider
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Per diem (no committed hours and is not benefit el - Day shift - 7:30am-4:00pm

We are looking for an inpatient/outpatient clinical per diem Advanced Practitioner to join our General Surgery team. Our General Surgery practice is hospital owned. Under the direction of the General Surgery Medical Director and physicians, the APP will provide healthcare services to surgical patients, following established standards in both an inpatient and clinic setting. Surgical assisting in the OR is primary responsibility as well as inpatient/ ED consults and post op clinic patients. Educate patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens post-surgery and during follow-up care. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists. Involves first call and first assist.

Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or physician, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides healthcare services to patients by following established standards, procedures and practices in their area of specialty. Obtains detailed history and performs physical or psychological examinations. Performs or orders X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results. Administers such therapeutic procedures as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care. Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or medical procedures. Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. Maintains required records and writes progress notes on patient charts as to status, treatments and procedures. Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals.

• Masters Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant educational program.
• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in specialty area being sought (i.e., Pain Management, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatrics, Endocrinology or Oncology).

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation with advanced certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Nursing Board’s scope of practice.

or

• Licensed by the Vermont Medical Board with certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Medical Board for scope of practice.
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per specific department operational framework.

Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Able to take medical history, assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Able to prepare and maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining quality assurance and a continuous quality improvement program.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, staff, and public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of human relations, group dynamics, and quality improvement techniques.
• Able to work in spite of interruptions.
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Microsoft Office desktop application and navigation skills.