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Description
nnnRegular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
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nnEnsures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards.
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nnCollects patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
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nnPerforms systematic physical exam and history of present illness.
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nnDocuments assessment data, history of present illness and physical findings as appropriate in the medical record within established time frame.
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nnInvolves patient and family and other healthcare providers when appropriate directed by individual physician practice.
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nnPrescribes appropriate medications based on the patient's condition per state prescriptive authority guidelines and the Excela Health Allied Health Committee directed by individual physician practice.
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nnDemonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
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nnSolves problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from supervising physician as appropriate
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nnMaintains accountability for actions taken
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nnEffectively functions as a resource person
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nnFunctions as a patient advocate
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nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor for new employees
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nnAssists in maintaining/decreasing organizational costs.
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nnCompletes competencies required annually.
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nnAssists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies
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nnAssists in the preparation for surveys/inspections
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nnParticipates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
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nnEnsures accountability for narcotics per regulatory requirements.
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nnParticipates in health system/office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills.
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nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with nursing, hospital, and physician practice guidelines and policies.
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nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
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nnAssumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations
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nnResponds effectively during emergency situations
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nnAssists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff
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nnAdheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
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nnPractices the National Patient Safety Goals.
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nnParticipates in unit performance activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service
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nnIdentifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, or effectiveness.
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nnAssists in chart reviews/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection.
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nnSupports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and/or office efficiencies.
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nnManages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
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nnIdentifies normal and abnormal findings.
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nnImplements a plan of treatment and reassesses as needed directed by individual physician practice.
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nnEvaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
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nnPrescribes immunization per recommended schedules directed by individual physician practice.
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nnSeeks appropriate consultation with others of the healthcare team.
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nnCommunicates effectively with physician supervisor and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assures a continuous flow of patient care.
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nnInitiates and maintains problem list and medication lists.
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nnAssesses and facilitates consultation when indicated.
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nnDirects patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information in a timely organized manner.
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nnAssists in identifying and utilizing resources and or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
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nnPerforms procedures, assists in surgery, and provides care to the patient as per established guidelines.
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nnPositions patients and assists surgeon in the operating room.
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nnPreps and drapes the patient as per established guidelines.
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nnAssists in surgery by performing tasks defined by the surgeon.
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nnAssists and maintains sterile techniques through procedures.
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nnPer supervising physician's direction performs skin closures as directed.
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nnMonitors patients until clinically stable unless requested by the surgeon to perform other duties.
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nnPerforms suture removal, and dressing changes as per supervising physician's directions.
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nnBe available for call from home to assist in emergency surgeries.
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nnDirects and provides appropriate Pre and Post-operative care.
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nnPerforms history and physicals as designated by the physician. Identifies normal and abnormal findings and reports to the physician in a timely manner.
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nnProvides preoperative teaching to patients and or families.
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nnPerforms patient rounds ensuring accurate assessment, review of labs and diagnostic procedures, and reports overall progress to supervising physician.
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nnOrders appropriate testing per established guidelines and as outlined by supervising physician.
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nnDocumentation supports a review of lab/diagnostic results, is reflective of all required history and physical assessment elements.
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nnCommunicates with supervising physician in a timely manner regarding changes in the patient's progress, status, or critical test results.
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nnPrepares for and develops discharge planning in conjunction with supervising physician.
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nnDictates discharge summaries timely and appropriate.
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nnProvides counseling and instruction to patients and or families as appropriate.
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nnPerforms clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes.
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nnAssumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations and responds effectively.
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nnFacilitates timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings.
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nnDevelops workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges.
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nnParticipates in outcome management and Press Ganey scores.
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nnIn collaboration with the physician: Interviews, evaluates and assesses patients in the clinic setting. Provides recommendations for treatment.
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nnEvaluates patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment. Assesses for alternate levels of care as necessary
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nnAdjusts medication as indicated
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nnProvides patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects
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nnCollaborates with the supervising physician and or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care.
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nnAlerts the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status
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nnWithin prescribed time frames reviews treatment goals and objectives with patients making modifications as appropriate
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nnCommunicates pertinent information timely and efficiently to the supervising or substitute supervising physician
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nnDocuments in the medical record.
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nnRecords patient's current mental status
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nnDocuments all screenings and assessments performed
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nnRecords medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided
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nnDocuments patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate
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nnDocuments any/all telephone contact with patients, families, pharmacists or physicians
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nnRecords beginning and end times of each session
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nnSigns and dates all documentation
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nnDemonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
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nnDemonstrates an ability to problem solve independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate
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nnMaintains accountability for actions taken
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nnEffectively functions as a resource person
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nnActs as a patient advocate
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nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hire/students
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nnParticipates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.
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nnIdentifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
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nnAssists in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection
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nnSupports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies
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nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.
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nnAdheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections
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nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
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nnPractices the National Patient Safety Goals
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nnPerforms any and all other duties as assigned and appropriate.
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n nRequired:
nnnGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner Program
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nnCurrent licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
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nnCurrent Certification as a Physician’s Assistant from the National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current DEA license. Completion of required CME's
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nnPA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprinting screening within 2 weeks of hire in order to meet 30 days of hire or transfer position requirements).
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nnRelated training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
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nnOne-year medical/surgical experience
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nnExcellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
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nnStrong leadership ability, independent thinking and decision-making ability; analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment.
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nnStrong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling.
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nnSound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
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nnAbility to communicate with all members of the health care team
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nnIndependent thinking and decision-making ability
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nnProficient oral and written communication skills
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nnAbility to multi-task and prioritize assignments
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nnBasic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
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nnAbility to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Interpersonal skills that facilitate positive, constructive interaction with personnel both intra and interdepartmentally. Ability to support an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care that crosses a comprehensive care continuum. Experience with JCAHO requirements.
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n nRequired: Call
nPreferred: Previous Pulmonology experience
nQualifications
nEducation
nRequired
nnnMasters or better
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nnNurse Practitioner or better
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n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnnREGISTERED NURSE
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nnDEA
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nnCRNP-LICENSE
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nnCRNP-CERT
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nnBASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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n nExperience
nPreferred
nnPulmonology experience
n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
latrobe, PA, 15650, US
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