Yale New Haven Health
APP - BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. Works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines. May function as first or second assistant on operative cases. Responds to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.Patient Education & Psychosocial Support:
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended resources. Provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.Information Management:
The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information from unauthorized access.Quality Management:
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements.Professional Development:
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service-specific orientation. Reports safety events and maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. May serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and collaborate on research and quality assurance projects.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.EXPERIENCE:
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line, but none required. Evidence of current competence to practice must be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process.LICENSURE:
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, and other certifications as indicated for the position profile.
Additional Information
FOR THIS MEDICAL BREAST ONCOLOGY POSITION, ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED; CHEMOTHERAPY PRESCRIBING EXPERIENCE AND ONCOLOGY CERTIFICATION IS A PLUS. POSITION IS DAYS, 7A-5:30P.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 114290#J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. Works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines. May function as first or second assistant on operative cases. Responds to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.Patient Education & Psychosocial Support:
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended resources. Provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.Information Management:
The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information from unauthorized access.Quality Management:
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements.Professional Development:
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service-specific orientation. Reports safety events and maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. May serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and collaborate on research and quality assurance projects.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.EXPERIENCE:
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line, but none required. Evidence of current competence to practice must be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process.LICENSURE:
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, and other certifications as indicated for the position profile.
Additional Information
FOR THIS MEDICAL BREAST ONCOLOGY POSITION, ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED; CHEMOTHERAPY PRESCRIBING EXPERIENCE AND ONCOLOGY CERTIFICATION IS A PLUS. POSITION IS DAYS, 7A-5:30P.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 114290#J-18808-Ljbffr