Trauma and Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dartmouth Health provides healthcare to individuals and families in New Hampshire. The role involves assessing and managing acutely ill or injured patients in critical care units and delivering 24/7 inpatient coverage as part of the provider team.

Required qualifications include graduating from an accredited APRN or PA program, NH licensure eligibility, and relevant certifications (DEA, BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP as appropriate). The role emphasizes education, documentation, and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program.
• Eligible for NH APRN/PA licensure and DEA registration.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP as appropriate.
• Inpatient critical care experience preferred; ability to provide education.
• Ability to function within the scope of practice and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Provide 24/7 inpatient coverage in D-H critical care units.
• Assess and manage acutely ill or injured patients.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; order tests as needed.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new APPs and students.

Connaissances

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education & counseling

Formation

Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program

NH APRN/PA licensure eligibility

Federal DEA Registration eligibility

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP as appropriate

Description du poste

Provide healthcare to individuals and families. Assess and manage the health care needs and issues of acutely ill or injured patients within D-H critical care units (MICU, NCCU, SICU, PICU, ICN) Function as part of the provider team to deliver the highest quality and safest patient care. Provide 24/7 inpatient coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as an Acute Care ANP, Acute Care PNP or NNP; or Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Responsibilities

• Abide by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
• Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exams.
• Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
• Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.
• Prescribe medications, treatments and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
• Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
• Initiate admission/discharge of patients (APPs do not have admitting privileges)
• Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.
• Complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide patient and family centered care.
• Provide education and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
• APP students and medical students.
• Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA registration.
• Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development.
• Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRNs only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification
• ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP as appropriate

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.