Advanced Practice Provider Trauma

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Health Medical Group in Providence, RI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Surgical Oncology service in an outpatient setting. The role provides continuity of care, education, and liaison to other health care providers across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include histories and exams, labs, medications, treatment plans, minor procedures, and surgical assistance. The position supports education for nurses and medical students and participates in research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and current Rhode Island licensure as CRNP (NP) or PA.
• Current DEA licensure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories and physical exams for surgical patients.
• Order and interpret lab tests; prescribe medications and monitor treatment plans.
• Perform minor procedures and assist with surgery.
• Educate nurses and medical students; act as a preceptor.
• Participate in research studies and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 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. This position provides advanced patient care within the Surgical Oncology division in the Department of Surgery.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & 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 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree
• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (for NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current DEA licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Pay Range: $127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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

Work Type: Six 12-hr and One 8-hr shifts every 2 weeks.

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 and 12 hours

Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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