The Johns Hopkins University
Nocturnist Physician Assistant (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Nocturnist Physician Assistant (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)
We are seeking a
Nocturnist Physician Assistant
at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to serve as an independent clinician within a team setting, providing ICU-level care to patients in the Neuro Critical Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital. The role is a 100% night shift position, responsible for delivering neuro ICU care during the night.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments for critically ill adults in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
Record and document assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and expedite required services.
Perform history and physical examinations, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.
Identify differential diagnosis.
Establishes a Plan of Care including:
Order appropriate laboratory, radiographic, and other studies.
Interpret results of laboratory, radiographic, and other studies.
Perform tests and procedures within the scope of practice.
Develop a plan of care related to patient’s identified problems, including medication and therapeutic procedures.
Consult with other team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
Implements Plan of Care safely and effectively, which will include:
Prescribe and regulate medications and perform other related procedures within the medical staff scope of practice.
Record patient visits/interactions concisely, clearly, logically, and timely.
Arrange referrals to appropriate specialties when needed.
Triage patient telephone calls, messages, and interactions appropriately.
Track patient compliance with the treatment plan.
Organizes workload to meet patient and organizational needs, including:
Utilize time management to see patients efficiently as identified by departmental goals.
Maintain consistent productivity; identify problems that impede overall functioning and initiate appropriate interventions.
Work collaboratively with the health team to facilitate smooth operations of the unit.
Communicates with healthcare team members to ensure patient and organizational needs are met, which will include:
Supervise the activities of team members as appropriate.
Identify areas of weakness in operational systems and make recommendations for improvements.
Communicate significant information in an organized, logical, and concise manner to co-workers.
Provide constructive feedback concerning performance appropriately.
Adhere to the confidentiality policy as outlined in the interdisciplinary Clinical Practice Manual.
Make recommendations to administrative leadership regarding clinic operations.
Analyze research findings and current trends in the specialty area and apply them to improve patient care management.
Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary team:
Support the orientation of newly hired nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students.
Support the education of the interdisciplinary team.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure organizational goals are met:
Support quality and safety initiatives.
Support the institution’s core values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
Must be licensed as a PA in the state of Maryland or in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Nocturnist Physician Assistant (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $120,000 – $152,900 annually ($140,000 targeted; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Nocturnal 37.5 hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Bay Bayview ICU
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education
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Nocturnist Physician Assistant
at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to serve as an independent clinician within a team setting, providing ICU-level care to patients in the Neuro Critical Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital. The role is a 100% night shift position, responsible for delivering neuro ICU care during the night.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments for critically ill adults in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
Record and document assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and expedite required services.
Perform history and physical examinations, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.
Identify differential diagnosis.
Establishes a Plan of Care including:
Order appropriate laboratory, radiographic, and other studies.
Interpret results of laboratory, radiographic, and other studies.
Perform tests and procedures within the scope of practice.
Develop a plan of care related to patient’s identified problems, including medication and therapeutic procedures.
Consult with other team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
Implements Plan of Care safely and effectively, which will include:
Prescribe and regulate medications and perform other related procedures within the medical staff scope of practice.
Record patient visits/interactions concisely, clearly, logically, and timely.
Arrange referrals to appropriate specialties when needed.
Triage patient telephone calls, messages, and interactions appropriately.
Track patient compliance with the treatment plan.
Organizes workload to meet patient and organizational needs, including:
Utilize time management to see patients efficiently as identified by departmental goals.
Maintain consistent productivity; identify problems that impede overall functioning and initiate appropriate interventions.
Work collaboratively with the health team to facilitate smooth operations of the unit.
Communicates with healthcare team members to ensure patient and organizational needs are met, which will include:
Supervise the activities of team members as appropriate.
Identify areas of weakness in operational systems and make recommendations for improvements.
Communicate significant information in an organized, logical, and concise manner to co-workers.
Provide constructive feedback concerning performance appropriately.
Adhere to the confidentiality policy as outlined in the interdisciplinary Clinical Practice Manual.
Make recommendations to administrative leadership regarding clinic operations.
Analyze research findings and current trends in the specialty area and apply them to improve patient care management.
Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary team:
Support the orientation of newly hired nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students.
Support the education of the interdisciplinary team.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure organizational goals are met:
Support quality and safety initiatives.
Support the institution’s core values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
Must be licensed as a PA in the state of Maryland or in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Nocturnist Physician Assistant (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $120,000 – $152,900 annually ($140,000 targeted; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Nocturnal 37.5 hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Bay Bayview ICU
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education
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