Nurse Practitioner- Surgical Hospitalist (Part Time)

Rochester Regional Health; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Unity Township is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical coverage in the Department of Surgery during evenings, nights, and weekends. Responsibilities include direct patient care, in-house consultations, and performing bedside procedures. Candidates should hold an MS in Nursing and relevant certifications. The position ideally suits those with experience, though new graduates are welcome. The role also requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner Certification from NYSED is required.
• Registered Nurse Certification from NYSED is required.
• Experience is highly preferred but open to New Grads.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care during duty hours.
• Notify attending surgeon of any serious changes in patient conditions.
• Assist in various bedside procedures under supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Exceptional documentation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

MS: Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide on-site clinical coverage during the evening, night, and weekend hours for the Department of Surgery and its attending physicians at Unity Hospital. Coverage includes direct patient care, in-house consults, performance of bedside procedures.

STATUS

Part-Time

LOCATION

Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Department of Surgery

SCHEDULE

Overnights/Weekends; 12-hour shifts

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience is highly preferred but open to New Grads

• Highly supportive training environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direction. Responsible during duty hours for the patients on his/her service. He/ She will participate as directed by the attending surgeon on the individual’s service.

• Monitoring. Notifies attending surgeon of any sudden, serious change in a patient’s condition.

• Management. Sets up peripheral infusions by means of vena puncture, inserts NG tubes, catheterizes for bladder drainage, changes dressings, irrigates wounds, sutures minor lacerations under surgeon supervision, removal of sutures and removes drains as ordered, assists in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, applies and removes casts under supervision, starts blood transfusions, does arterial punctures for blood gas estimates and venipuncture for laboratory data.

EDUCATION

• MS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - 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; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00