NP/PA- Vascular Surgery, Ambulatory at Lifespan, Brown Health Medical Group

NP/PA- Vascular Surgery, Ambulatory at Lifespan in Brown Health Medical Group. Full-time. $127,504 to $161,782 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will act as an integral part of the surgical service. The practitioner will also act as an educator and a liaison to other health care providers providing care across the care continuum.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an integral member of the surgical service for patients on the Vascular surgical service outpatient settings to include the following: conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals to other specialists, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.
• Performs minor procedures, including but not limited to: wound care including Unna boot application/management, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, removal of drains/sutures/staples.
• Collaborates with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to provide education to nurses in the patient care units, and serves as a preceptor for medical students, and other NP or PA students.
• Treats each person with respect and dignity.
• Participates in research studies and projects.
• Obtains Human Subjects Protection training.
• Obtains training in HIPAA compliance and all other applicable state and federal privacy laws.
• Establishes annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service.
• Prepares health education materials for patients and their families.
• Attends continued education offerings and obtains all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure.
• Maintains ACLS certification.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (for NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current DEA licensure

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills

Pay Range:
$127,504.00-$161,782.40
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:
LPG-Providence-593 Eddy St - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type:
M-F Work Shift:
Day Daily Hours:
10 hours Driving Required:
Yes