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The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - R job demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
The Nurse Practitioner - R job continues to perform many of the same interventions used in basic nursing practice. The difference in this practice relates to a greater depth and breadth of knowledge, a greater degree of synthesis of data, and complexity of skills and intervention. ANA's Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (1996).
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible License to practice as NP in the specialty area in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Prescriptive Authority when required Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN Licensure in Virginia Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title License to practice as NP in the specialty area in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Prescriptive authority when required Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN Experience PREFERRED:
Academic health care experience Two (2) years within the specialty practice area
Advanced Practice Nursing Role or Clinical Leadership Role experience Education/training REQUIRED:
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program specific to area of practice
*Applicants with current advanced practice licensure may be within one semester of graduation from obtaining a MSN degree or higher, which must be completed within six months of hire to continue employment. Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required:
Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.
The allocation of time spent in patient care and elsewhere is largely self-determined. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
VCUHS is an organization that strives to help employees grow and achieve their goals! The Advanced Practice Provider - Rotating, provides medical and/or surgical care and treatment to the Acute Care Surgical Services (Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Critical Care) patient population under the supervision of physician(s).
The Advanced Practice Provider - R provides diagnostic, therapeutic and/or preventive healthcare service, as delegated by a physician. The Advanced Practice Provid er may perform any or all the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make preliminary diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
The Advanced Practice Provider - R works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. This position may supervise support staff.
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient care under defined departmental and state approved scope of practice and under the supervision of an attending physician(s). The level of supervision will be commensurate with the complexity of the patient's condition and as approved by the Board of Medicine. These protocols are acknowledged by the Advanced Practice Provider and all of the supervising physicians. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Successful completion of national certification exam
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current national certification as appropriate for role
Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications where needed
Experience REQUIRED:
Previous clinical experience serving the Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Critical Care patient population
Experience PREFERRED:
Three (3) years of previous clinical experience serving the Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Critical Care patient population
Previous experience in an academic healthcare system
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Clinical decision making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
May supervise and/or coordinate the activities of other medical and support staff as it relates to patient care.
Additional position requirements:
Based on area of assignment, may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and required to take call.
Work schedules are subject to change based on patient and service needs.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Additional position requirements: N/A
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Nov 22, 2024