Master's Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program for Nurse Practitioners or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana for Nurse Practitioners; Physician Assistant license in Indiana for Physician Assistants.
Five years of clinical nursing experience as an RN for Nurse Practitioners; experience in a hospital or physician practice setting for Physician Assistants.
One year of practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
DEA Registration and Basic Life Safety certification required.
Responsibilities
Prescribe and manage medications according to collaborative agreements.
Conduct thorough health assessments, considering psychosocial and wellness factors.
Establish medical diagnoses and order diagnostic studies.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Implement educational programs for healthcare staff to enhance patient management.
Utilize knowledge of infection control and medical equipment safely during procedures.
Contribute to research processes by sharing insights and applying new findings.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary health team.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Access to advanced medical equipment and resources.
Engagement in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive health care to patients in the area of specialty. NP/PA will mainly work directly with general surgeons in the OR and will occasionally assist other surgeons.
Job Responsibilities
Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
Apply effective application of extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient conditions to the assessment and treatment of patients. Demonstrates clinical and theoretical staff competence for the designated area.
Know and demonstrate understanding, skills and principles of infection prevention, reduction and control. Able to safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and able to work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi-task, and assist with other team members to achieve desired outcomes.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patient/families. Include the psychosocial, cognitive and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family with an emphasis on wellness when assessing patients.
Establish medical diagnosis; order and evaluate diagnostic studies. Perform and monitor therapeutic procedures. Access and/or manage follow-up plans, as according to written and established protocols and modify management plan based on data received from referral source.
Act as resource to health care staff and implement educational programs to improve management of patients/families.
Acknowledge importance of research process by contributing ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge and applying new findings to practice.
Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
Minimum:
Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for State of Indiana Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assisting; prefer Master's degree
Experience Requirements
Minimum:
Nurse Practitioner: Clinical nursing as a RN for five (5) years; prefer one (1) year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant: Experience in a hospital or physician practice setting; prefer one (1) year practicing as a Physician Assistant
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum:
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana
Advanced Practice Nurse and Controlled Substance Registration licenses in the state of Indiana
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
Credentials with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other nationally recognized credentialing center
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant license in the state of Indiana
Controlled Substance Registration license in the state of Indiana
