Yale New Haven Health
APP - Neuro Oncology (Physician Assistant/APRN/Nurse Practitioner)
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, and works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, and may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations.Patient Education & Psychosocial Support:
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources, and provide 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 the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.Quality Management:
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.Professional Development:
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency and may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.EXPERIENCE:
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.LICENSURE:
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
Additional Information
New business plan approved for expansion of the neuro oncology program at YNHH. This APP will work closely with Neurosurgery / Neurology / Oncology to follow neuro-onc patients in house and be primary point of contact. New grads welcome to apply. Experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology preferred.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 125738#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, and works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, and may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations.Patient Education & Psychosocial Support:
The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources, and provide 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 the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.Quality Management:
The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.Professional Development:
The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency and may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.EXPERIENCE:
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.LICENSURE:
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
Additional Information
New business plan approved for expansion of the neuro oncology program at YNHH. This APP will work closely with Neurosurgery / Neurology / Oncology to follow neuro-onc patients in house and be primary point of contact. New grads welcome to apply. Experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology preferred.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 125738#J-18808-Ljbffr