Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Neurology Inpatient APP - Weekends
Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Lebanon, NH, US, 03756
Duration: Full Time
Overview
The Department of Neurology is looking for an experienced APP to provide inpatient coverage at our academic medical center in Lebanon, NH.
Position could be either 3 12-hour shifts (Friday-Sunday) or 4 10-hour shifts (Friday-Monday).
Requirements:
- At least two years of experience as an APRN or PA
- Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
- National specialty certification as FNP, PNP, Acute or Primary Care A-GNP, WHNP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
- Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
- Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
- BLS certification
Responsibilities
- Abide by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
- Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exam.
- 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 ensure 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.