DescriptionStony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the position of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant as part of a dedicated Rapid Response team.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:- Provide direct patient care to adult inpatients in acute deterioration/crisis situations (Code Rapid Response, Code Blue) and coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, APPs, RNs, CNAs, respiratory therapists and radiology technicians.
- Identify patients at risk for clinical deterioration through the use of the Medical Emergency Warning System and hospital rounding and discuss with the primary team to prevent crisis/cardiac arrest.
- Provide consultation upon request by nursing, physician staff, and other members of the care team with clinical concerns of impending deterioration.
- Maintain and facilitate professionalism and communication throughout the management of an acute event.
- Ensure appropriate patient care and monitoring remains until the emergency has resolved or the patient is transferred to a higher level of care.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts including, but not limited to, documentation and data collection on all rapid responses.
- Provide education in rapid response and code resuscitation to nursing and medical staff as part of the team of experts, to improve the overall process and patient outcomes.
- Perform various procedures/diagnostics including, but not limited to, arterial/central venous cannulation, point of care ultrasound.
- Maintain a level of professional expertise by participating in research, medical education in critical care/emergency management and provide mentorship to nursing and resident staff.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Nursing/Physician Assistant. NYS Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license and certification in adult and/or acute care. BLS/ACLS certified. Minimum of 5 years of current tertiary care experience as a NP/PA in acute care. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to practice independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Additional years of related experience in rapid response/emergency management/critical care. Strong critical care skills and the abiity to lead in a crisis.
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Special NotesNon-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
