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Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - MG-Neurosurgery - Fixed Term (1.0 FTE

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


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1.0 FTE, 10 Hour Day Shift - 6 Month Fixed TermAt Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.Description of Daily Duties

Outpatient role: Initial and follow-up management of neurosurgical clinic patients in shared MD and independent NP clinics including in outreach locations. Perform appropriate history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic imaging, order and manage medications, treatments, devices, admissions, and referrals. Complete appropriate documentation and billing within 7 calendar days of date of visit. Assist with Triage NP role: triage and address calls, messages, order requests, referral and advice calls from outside facilities in conjunction with clinic RN.This is a highly demanding role requiring the utmost in clinical and professional preparation. Must be very effective communicator with strong work ethic and high regard for professionalism.Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) positions are part of a collaborative team consisting of Attending Physicians, Fellows, and a team of advanced practice providers both NPs and PAs. The APP team is highly respected, we are seen as the go-to team for the attendings. Responsibilities for this role include: receiving sign-out from overnight team, pre-rounding on assigned patients, developing a plan of care for the day for that patient, presenting patients on rounds, writing a daily note, implementing the plan agreed upon during rounds and responding to any issues raised by the nurses during the course of the day. The advanced practice provider is credentialed to perform the following procedures: intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, PD drain placement, chest tube removal, pacing wire removal.Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician.An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.Scope of Practice of the NP/PA: Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications.Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.Obtains informed consent, as indicated.Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.Participates in quality improvement initiatives.Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).Licensure/CertificationLicensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California.Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain services/departments.Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California.National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).Note: New graduate NPs will be allotted six (6) months from their graduation date to obtain national board certification.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), required only if furnishing medications.An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Pay RangeCompensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $186,784.00 to $227,624.80.Equal Opportunity EmployerLucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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