Riverview Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Breast Care
Riverview Health, Noblesville, Indiana, United States, 46060
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Breast Care
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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.
Job Responsibilities
Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
Apply extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient conditions to the assessment and treatment of patients. Demonstrate clinical and theoretical staff competence for the designated area.
Demonstrate understanding, skills and principles of infection prevention, reduction and control. Safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi‑task, and assist team members to achieve desired outcomes.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patient/families, including psychosocial, cognitive and personal assets and limitations with an emphasis on wellness.
Establish medical diagnosis; order and evaluate diagnostic studies. Perform and monitor therapeutic procedures; manage follow‑up plans according to written protocols and modify management plan based on referral source data.
Act as a resource to health care staff and implement educational programs to improve patient/family management.
Contribute to research by generating ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge and applying new findings to practice.
Independently round on surgical patients and manage discharges.
Perform wound assessments and differentiate normal postoperative healing from urgent complications.
Manage surgical drains (e.g., JP drains) and other postoperative needs.
Support patients in breast surgery clinics, including those at high risk for cancer.
Demonstrate interest in oncology, genetics, and high‑risk patient management.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Nurse Practitioner : Master’s Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program and RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for the State of Indiana, including certification as Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant : Graduate of an accredited School of Physician Assistants; master’s degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
Nurse Practitioner : Five (5) years of clinical nursing as an RN; one (1) year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Physician Assistant : Experience in a hospital or physician practice setting; one (1) year practicing as a Physician Assistant preferred.
Familiarity with surgical patient care and postoperative management.
Commitment to ongoing education in breast surgery and genetics (training and CE provided).
License and Certification Requirements
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 the 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.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association).
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Breast Care
role at
Riverview Health .
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.
Job Responsibilities
Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
Apply extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient conditions to the assessment and treatment of patients. Demonstrate clinical and theoretical staff competence for the designated area.
Demonstrate understanding, skills and principles of infection prevention, reduction and control. Safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi‑task, and assist team members to achieve desired outcomes.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patient/families, including psychosocial, cognitive and personal assets and limitations with an emphasis on wellness.
Establish medical diagnosis; order and evaluate diagnostic studies. Perform and monitor therapeutic procedures; manage follow‑up plans according to written protocols and modify management plan based on referral source data.
Act as a resource to health care staff and implement educational programs to improve patient/family management.
Contribute to research by generating ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge and applying new findings to practice.
Independently round on surgical patients and manage discharges.
Perform wound assessments and differentiate normal postoperative healing from urgent complications.
Manage surgical drains (e.g., JP drains) and other postoperative needs.
Support patients in breast surgery clinics, including those at high risk for cancer.
Demonstrate interest in oncology, genetics, and high‑risk patient management.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Nurse Practitioner : Master’s Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program and RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for the State of Indiana, including certification as Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant : Graduate of an accredited School of Physician Assistants; master’s degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
Nurse Practitioner : Five (5) years of clinical nursing as an RN; one (1) year practicing as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Physician Assistant : Experience in a hospital or physician practice setting; one (1) year practicing as a Physician Assistant preferred.
Familiarity with surgical patient care and postoperative management.
Commitment to ongoing education in breast surgery and genetics (training and CE provided).
License and Certification Requirements
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 the 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.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association).
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