Aurora Health Care
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient Heart Failure- Experience Pr
Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient Heart Failure - Experience Preferred at Aurora Health Care. Base pay range: $53.80/hr - $80.70/hr Responsibilities
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patient illness and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting. Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician. Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development. Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers. Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition. Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. Licenses & Certifications
Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices. Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion. Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant. Master's Degree in Nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; protection worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient Heart Failure - Experience Preferred at Aurora Health Care. Base pay range: $53.80/hr - $80.70/hr Responsibilities
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patient illness and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting. Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician. Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development. Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers. Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition. Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. Licenses & Certifications
Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices. Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion. Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant. Master's Degree in Nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; protection worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
#J-18808-Ljbffr