Inpatient NP/PA: Acute Care House Coverage

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); Sur place; USD 99 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient house coverage for adult patients at West Islip, NY. The House APP assesses and manages hospitalized patients, responds to changes in condition and coordinates with attending physicians, nurses and consultants to ensure timely, coordinated care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication and the ability to prioritize competing patient needs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State PA license and registration.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State RN license and registration and NP certification.
• Current national board certification appropriate to inpatient responsibilities.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA.
• DEA registration, as required for prescribing responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients for new symptoms, acute concerns and changes in clinical condition.
• Obtain histories, perform physical examinations and document assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide cross-coverage for designated inpatient services, including addressing clinical calls and following up on outstanding tests and treatment needs.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and initiate treatments within applicable practice authority and hospital privileges.
• Recognize clinical deterioration, initiate stabilization measures and involve attending physician or higher care.
• Participate in rapid responses and other emergency evaluations as assigned.
• Coordinate specialty consultations, admissions and transfers as directed.
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to training and privileges.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide thorough handoffs to support continuity of care.
• Maintain timely documentation and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Connaissances

Strong clinical judgment

Effective communication

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Description du poste

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient house coverage for adult patients at West Islip, NY. The House APP assesses and manages hospitalized patients, responds to changes in condition and coordinates with attending physicians, nurses and consultants to ensure timely, coordinated care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication and the ability to prioritize competing patient needs