University of Toledo Physicians
Nurse Pract./Physician Assist.- Trauma Surgery, SICU Nights Only
University of Toledo Physicians, Rudolph, Ohio, United States, 43462
University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.
University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
The
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
functions within the collaborative agreement arranged with Physician. The APP will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) or Supervision Agreement (SA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or population of patients. APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultant with the Health Care Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIESDemonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in units Scope of CareMaintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialtyAsses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studiesRecognizes deviations from the normal in the assessment and coordinates care with physicianWrites prescriptions; initiates request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identify normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studiesEvaluates and monitor the patients response to health and disease and provide education and counseling as appropriateInitiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patientDetermines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials as appropriateTriages phone calls from the outpatients, manages patient care problems and follow up on complex care concernsRequests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient careValues ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of careDemonstrates competence of the practice outlines with the SCA using methods of quality care review, periodic peer review, and clinical outcomes evaluationsFiles SCA with the sponsoring physician, the Medical Staff Office, and reviews and renews periodically. If requirement for prescriptive authority are met, add appropriate drugs from formulary to the plan as appropriateMaintains provision of preventative health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, etc.)Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patientsProvides education to patients, families, and staff about the disease process and treatmentInitiates/Communicates discharge-planning needs to patients/social workers in a timely mannerParticipates in interdisciplinary continuous quality improvement in patient careEstablish goals and objectives for their area in congruence with departments goals and objectivesIndirectly influences the budgetary performance of the organization by appropriate utilization of resources, infection control principles, and customer satisfactionDirectly influences patient satisfaction by delivering patient healthcare servicesDirectly influence patient safety through compliance of National Patient Safety Goals set forth by accrediting bodyPractices within normal standards specific to specialty, for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants and as identified in the Revised Code and Ohio Administrative CodeConducts/participates in divisional/institutional research as opportunities ariseAssists with the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines as appropriateActs as a mentor/role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and/or other ancillary staff.Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessaryPromotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaborationOther duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Masters Degree in appropriate fieldCertifications/Licensure :
State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician AssistantNational Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantCOA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician AssistantBLS CertifiedEligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA
Benefits:UTP pension plan with employer contributions.Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage through the University of ToledoPaid time off, paid parental and maternity leaveUT provides a Tuition Fee Waiver ProgramLong Term and Short-Term DisabilityUTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes
WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to work nights only, holidays and weekends.Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,residents, and physicians.Requires prolonged walking and standing.
Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephonesExposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
PI8de032358bf0-26289-36025822
University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
The
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
functions within the collaborative agreement arranged with Physician. The APP will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) or Supervision Agreement (SA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or population of patients. APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultant with the Health Care Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIESDemonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in units Scope of CareMaintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialtyAsses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studiesRecognizes deviations from the normal in the assessment and coordinates care with physicianWrites prescriptions; initiates request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identify normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studiesEvaluates and monitor the patients response to health and disease and provide education and counseling as appropriateInitiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patientDetermines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials as appropriateTriages phone calls from the outpatients, manages patient care problems and follow up on complex care concernsRequests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient careValues ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of careDemonstrates competence of the practice outlines with the SCA using methods of quality care review, periodic peer review, and clinical outcomes evaluationsFiles SCA with the sponsoring physician, the Medical Staff Office, and reviews and renews periodically. If requirement for prescriptive authority are met, add appropriate drugs from formulary to the plan as appropriateMaintains provision of preventative health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, etc.)Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patientsProvides education to patients, families, and staff about the disease process and treatmentInitiates/Communicates discharge-planning needs to patients/social workers in a timely mannerParticipates in interdisciplinary continuous quality improvement in patient careEstablish goals and objectives for their area in congruence with departments goals and objectivesIndirectly influences the budgetary performance of the organization by appropriate utilization of resources, infection control principles, and customer satisfactionDirectly influences patient satisfaction by delivering patient healthcare servicesDirectly influence patient safety through compliance of National Patient Safety Goals set forth by accrediting bodyPractices within normal standards specific to specialty, for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants and as identified in the Revised Code and Ohio Administrative CodeConducts/participates in divisional/institutional research as opportunities ariseAssists with the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines as appropriateActs as a mentor/role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and/or other ancillary staff.Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessaryPromotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaborationOther duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Masters Degree in appropriate fieldCertifications/Licensure :
State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician AssistantNational Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantCOA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician AssistantBLS CertifiedEligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA
Benefits:UTP pension plan with employer contributions.Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage through the University of ToledoPaid time off, paid parental and maternity leaveUT provides a Tuition Fee Waiver ProgramLong Term and Short-Term DisabilityUTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes
WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to work nights only, holidays and weekends.Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,residents, and physicians.Requires prolonged walking and standing.
Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephonesExposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
PI8de032358bf0-26289-36025822