Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Director, LVAD Program, Scripps Health, San Diego, California
Submitted by Roger Evans on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 14:22.Director, LVAD Program, Scripps Health, San Diego, California
This position is responsible and accountable for the programmatic, regulatory and clinical development of the Scripps Health Left Ventricular Assist (LVAD) Program. Leads staff and physicians to achieve vision and goal.
Collaborates with Medical Director/Medical Co-Manager and Multi-Disciplinary Team and acts as team leader for all aspect of programmatic and clinical develop. Contributes to strategic direction, implements program development activities and contributes to strategic marketing efforts.
Creates performance improvement objectives and initiatives; identifies and implements operational improvements throughout the continuum of care that focus on continually improving the outcomes of LVAD patients and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Develops, implements and oversees clinical policies and procedures which conform to regulatory and patient care standards. Coordinates and integrates care pertaining to this patient population between all services within Scripps Health integrated delivery system and liaisons with community and affiliated health providers and services.
Participates as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) within the medical staff privileging guidelines in the evaluation, medical management, hospitalization and on-going care of patients. Coordinates care of patients throughout the continuum to optimize the patient's clinical, functional, and psychosocial status.
Responsible for staff, patient/family, affiliated services/provider and public education regarding LVAD as a heart failure treatment modality, and related clinical protocols that optimize outcomes.
Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Master’s degree required in nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program required (prefer Acute Care, Adult or Family Practice). California Furnishing Number required within 6 months of hire. Minimum 3 years clinical experience in acute/intensive care setting with medical and/or surgical cardiac patients and 3 years experience as clinical/program coordinator in certified LVAD/circulatory assist program required (may be concurrent). Participation in cardiac related research desired.
Scripps Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health care delivery network in San Diego, CA, that includes four acute-care hospitals on five campuses, ambulatory care network, home health care and associated support services.
We offer a competitive salary, relocation, management bonus and outstanding benefits.
To apply, visit us online at:
Job# 4149
Advanced Practice Professional (PA/NP) Cardiovascular Center- Advanced Practice Team, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 01:21.Advanced Practice Professional (PA/NP) Cardiovascular Center- Advanced Practice Team, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description:
Under physician supervision, coordinates care of acutely ill post-surgical patients in multiple intensive care and acute care unit settings. Specifically, role requires clinician to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks associated with patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery and General Thoracic procedures, including heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices (Heartmate and Thoratec).
The clinician will complete detailed histories and physicals and present pertinent data to the medical staff. Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies. Order tests and prescribe medications. Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures. Assist attending physician in orientation of new resident physicians to the service and assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout the Cardiovascular center. Confer with attending physicians and communicate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care. Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment. Streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members. Participation in quality assurance activities. Perform other related duties as required. Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment. Note: This is a full time position which includes afternoon, night, weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service.
PA: Satisfactory completion of approved Physician Assistant program and current national certification Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan. At least 5 years recent experience in the ICU or emergency room setting. At least 1 year recent experience caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery settings NP: Completion of approved Nurse Practitioner program in Adult Acute Care and national certification. Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan. At least 5 years recent experience in the ICU or emergency room setting. At least 1 year recent experience caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery settings. NP/PA: Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a group/ICU setting. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills. Ability to function independently and as a team member. Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate. Demonstrated high level of critical thinking. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment. Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and to participate in activities to improve patient care. Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NP/PA: Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the post-cardiothoracic surgery. Demonstrated experience with ventricular assist device and heart/lung transplantation patients. Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.
This is a 39-40 hour Night/Day rotation position and includes afternoons, nights, weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service. Location: Cardiovascular Center .
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
PA: Satisfactory completion of approved Physician Assistant program and current national certification Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan. At least 5 years recent experience in the ICU or emergency room setting. At least 1 year recent experience caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery settings NP: Completion of approved Nurse Practitioner program in Adult Acute Care and national certification. Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan. At least 5 years recent experience in the ICU or emergency room setting. At least 1 year recent experience caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery settings. NP/PA: Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a group/ICU setting. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills. Ability to function independently and as a team member. Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate. Demonstrated high level of critical thinking. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment. Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and to participate in activities to improve patient care. Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NP/PA: Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the post-cardiothoracic surgery. Demonstrated experience with ventricular assist device and heart/lung transplantation patients. Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.
This is a 39-40 hour Night/Day rotation position and includes afternoons, nights, weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service. Location: Cardiovascular Center .
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: MIUM-2011-0007
Position ID or Job Requisition No: 54337
UNOS ID or Other ID: MIUM
City: Ann Arbor
State/Province: Michigan
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-07-11
NP or PA - Liver, Intestine and Multivisceral Transplantation Program, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 00:55.NP or PA - Liver, Intestine and Multivisceral Transplantation Program, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Description:
Exciting, full-time opportunity for a self directed nurse practitioner or physician assistant to practice in a multidisciplinary team setting as a Coordinator in our Liver, Intestine and Multivisceral Transplantation Program providing care for patients requiring liver transplants. Responsibilities span the entire spectrum of care from pre-transplant education and management to post-transplant follow-up. Round on inpatient liver transplant patients regularly. Provide inpatient assessment and clinical outpatient management of the pediatric transplant population. Cross cover for intestinal transplant patients both inpatient and in ambulatory setting. Obtain health and medical histories, perform physical examinations and implement an interdisciplinary plan of care. Closely monitor immunosuppressive therapy and collaboratively institute an appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plan when there are signs of rejection and infection. Involvement in program and protocol development, database management, insurance site visits, strict regulatory compliance and unannounced regulatory agency core involvement.
Responsible for writing orders and progress notes in the patient medical record, order tests and studies as appropriate, and facilitate appropriate execution of these complex patients. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and teaching activities of the service. Involved in patient, family and staff/resident education, discharge planning and research.
Requirements:
Responsible for writing orders and progress notes in the patient medical record, order tests and studies as appropriate, and facilitate appropriate execution of these complex patients. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and teaching activities of the service. Involved in patient, family and staff/resident education, discharge planning and research.
Requirements:
BSN/MS in Nursing, graduate of certified NP program, licensed to practice as an NP in Massachusetts or graduate of a certified PA program and licensed to practice as a PA in Massachusetts. 3 – 5 years of applicable experience. Advanced practice experience preferred. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, analytic skills to resolve issues of complex patient population.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Pratitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: MACH-2011-0001
Position ID or Job Requisition No: 23189BR
UNOS ID or Other ID: MACH
City: Boston
State/Province: Massachusetts
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-07-11
APN Nurse Practitioner – Mechanical Circulatory Support, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 00:42.APN Nurse Practitioner – Mechanical Circulatory Support, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Description:
The Heart Failure section of Cardiothoracic Surgery currently has an opening for an Acute Care NP to function as a team member in the management of our acutely ill heart failure patients. This NP will coordinate care of medical and surgical heart failure patients across the continuum to include outpatient assessment and management, intra-operative device management, and post-operative management including pre- and post operative heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Flexible schedule with 13 hour shifts with on call responsibilities.
Tier III--Critical Care Special Procedures (T31167) Nurse practitioners are licensed healthcare practitioners who provide primary and/or specialty nursing and medical care in a variety of inpatient, ambulatory and long term settings. Nurse practitioners function in collaboration with a physician, dentist or podiatrist according to a Standard Care Arrangement. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education, usually at a Masters of doctoral level. Their practice emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. They may specialize and be certified in acute care, adult, family, gerontological, psychiatric and mental health, pediatric and womens health. Nurse practitioners are credentialed and privileged by the Cleveland Clinic Board of Governors.
Nurse practitioners in the critical care role provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic health conditions including the delivery of acute care services. Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult. May include the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to manage acute and chronic health problems and promote physiologic stability. Skill set dependent upon the specific patient population and specialty-based area of practice. Critical care nurse practitioners practice in settings that require complex monitoring and therapies and high intensity nursing interventions, including interventions to support the patient with rapidly deteriorating physiologic conditions. Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's or doctoral degree preferred. Demonstrated mastery of nursing concepts and principles and abilty to identify and use appropriate concepts and principles from related sciences; e.g. behavioral sciences and biological sciences. Excellent analytical and decision making skills are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team. Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan development and invasive procedures as per clinical privileges. Two years of current clinical experience in clinical nursing. Registerd Nurse currently licensed in the State of Ohio. National certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required. Current Certificate of Authority by Ohio Board of Nursing required. Certificate to prescribe by Ohio Board of Nursing preferred and essential within 6 months of hire. Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner
TPDC Position ID: OHCC-2011-0002
Position ID or Job Requisition No: T31167
UNOS ID or Other ID: OHCC
City: Cleveland
State/Province: Ohio
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-07-11
Nurse Practitioner – Renal Transplant Program, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 00:37.Nurse Practitioner – Renal Transplant Program, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Description:
Position performs total nursing care and provides consultation and education to patients/families under the direction of a renal transplant physician in an outpatient office setting.
Essential Functions:
· Provides management services for study; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
· Takes active role in triage, advising patients, assessing needs and referring to appropriate personnel.
· Monitors medical condition of patients, documenting charts and reporting changes as necessary.
· Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
· Writes initial nursing histories, assess patients’ conditions and develop individual care plans for patients assigned.
· Prepares patient for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
· Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
· Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records, maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
· Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
· Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
· Assists with research studies.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the state of Missouri. Must have completed national certification exam and obtained nurse practitioner status in the state of Missouri.
Department Summary:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is home to one of the largest, most experienced kidney transplant teams in the U.S., and is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report for the treatment of kidney disease. Since 1963, Washington University transplant surgeons have performed more than 3,000 kidney transplants at Barnes-Jewish. The team now averages more than 200 kidney transplant surgeries annually, including more than half of all kidney transplants in Missouri. Kidney transplant survival rates at Barnes-Jewish, which continually exceed national averages, are a reflection of the program’s expertise. Our acute rejection rate following a kidney transplant is less than 5 percent — one of the lowest kidney transplant rejection rate in the world. Medical doctors, surgeons and support staff also work together to decrease post-surgical complications and overall length of hospitalization for kidney transplant recipients.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner
TPDC Position ID: MOBH-2011-0002
Position ID or Job Requisition No: 20600
UNOS ID or Other ID: MOBH
City: St. Louis
State/Province: Missouri
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-07-11
Clinical Transplant Nurse Practitioner (Family and/or Pediatric Board Certified), Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida
Submitted by Roger Evans on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 00:00.Clinical Transplant Nurse Practitioner (Family and/or Pediatric Board Certified), Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida
Description:
Jackson Health System is a highly acclaimed South Florida non-profit healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest teaching hospital with over twelve thousand employees. We are consistently recognized by the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings. The Miami Transplant Institute is a signature program at the Medical Center. The Institute performs all major solid organ transplants and consistently ranks in the top 5 centers in volume in the country.
JHS offers a highly competitive compensation package and one of the best benefits programs anywhere in sunny Miami, Florida.
We currently have a dynamic career opportunity for a Clinical Transplant Nurse Practitioner (Family and/or Pediatric Board Certified).
The Clinical Transplant Nurse Practitioner is responsible for overseeing pre and post transplant pediatric liver and GI candidates/recipients. Responsible for day to day management of post transplant pediatric liver and GI recipients. Evaluation of all pre transplant candidates in collaboration with Transplant Surgery and Pediatric GI Service. Manage Clinical Care Coordinators and provide support as needed. Assist with all research projects; assure compliance with regulatory standards set forth by UNOS, CMS, and JCAHO. On Call responsibility is required.
Position Requirements:
BSN required. MSN and Board Certified Family and/or Pediatric required. Florida license or eligibility for licensure as an ARNP required.
(36) Thirty-six months experience as an RN in Transplant Environment required, previous (Pedi) Clinical Transplant Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: FLJM-2011-0002
Position ID or Job Requisition No:
UNOS ID or Other ID: FLJM
City: Miami
State/Province: Florida
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-06-11
Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) Cardiovascular Center: Heart Failure Transplant Program, University of Michigan
Submitted by Roger Evans on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 23:46.Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) Cardiovascular Center: Heart Failure Transplant Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description:
Under physician supervision, coordinates care of hospitalized patients with advanced heart failure, post heart transplant, ventricular device assist patients; the clinician will complete detailed histories and physicals and present pertinent data to the medical staff; collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies; order tests and prescribe medications; perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures including thoraccentesis, paraccentesis, arthrocentesis; assist attending physician in orientation of new resident physicians to the service and assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout the Cardiovascular Medicine; confer with attending physicians and collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care; maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians and telemanagement team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to internal and external UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers; cover after hour calls for the Anticoagulation Service patients; participation in quality assurance activities including Lean Projects with the Heart Failure Telemanagement Team; perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction; utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.
Required Qualifications:
PA:
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants is necessary.
NP:
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
Current DEA license is necessary.
Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner.
NP/PA:
Experience rounding on an inpatient internal medicine or hospitalist based service for a minimum of 18-24 months caring for acutely ill patients on the general, step-down, and ICU setting.
Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, families and health professionals.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
Demonstrates a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
Must be ACLS certified.
Ability to work days and weekends to cover a 24/7 Heart Failure Inpatient Program
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants is necessary.
NP:
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
Current DEA license is necessary.
Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner.
NP/PA:
Experience rounding on an inpatient internal medicine or hospitalist based service for a minimum of 18-24 months caring for acutely ill patients on the general, step-down, and ICU setting.
Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, families and health professionals.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
Demonstrates a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
Must be ACLS certified.
Ability to work days and weekends to cover a 24/7 Heart Failure Inpatient Program
U-M EEO/AA Statement:
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: MIUM-2011-0006
Position ID or Job Requisition No: 54465
UNOS ID or Other ID: MIUM
City: Ann Arbor
State/Province: Michigan
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-06-11
Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Program, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Submitted by Roger Evans on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 23:22.Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Program, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Description:
The University of Virginia Abdominal Transplant Program, one of the region’s busiest, offers deceased and living donor transplant options, including ABO incompatible, and cross match positive transplants utilizing desensitization protocols.
The Inpatient Nurse Practitioner serves on a four-person NP team within the Transplant Unit and, as part of the overall multi-disciplinary team, facilitates all aspects of inpatient stays (immediate post-transplant teaching, immunosuppression and infectious processes management, and discharge planning) to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
A Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing and BLS certification within 60 days of hire are required. National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in Virginia and 2-5 years experience in comprehensive transplant patient care preferred. Additional experience may include dialysis, acute care, and/or critical care.
UVA Health System, a Magnet-designated academic medical center, offers a superior compensation and benefits package and a career ladder that puts you in control of your future.
UVA Health System is an EOE/AA M/F/D/V employer.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: VAUV-2011-0001
Position ID or Job Requisition No:
UNOS ID or Other ID: VAUV
City: Charlottesville
State/Province: Virginia
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-06-11
Physician Assistant I – Inpatient Solid Tumor (2 positions), Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Submitted by Roger Evans on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 22:54.Physician Assistant I – Inpatient Solid Tumor (2 positions), Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Description:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Program attending physicians in the medical management of solid tumor oncology patients and patients admitted for elective chemotherapy.
The PA has expert knowledge of inpatient general medicine and has been exposed to oncology preferably in the inpatient setting. Incorporating knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients will be emphasized in day to day management of patients. In addition, the PA is an intricate member of our inpatient PA services and will have the opportunity to collaborate and cross train with the inpatient heme onc/bone marrow transplant teams.
The PA also works closely the physician and nursing staff in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. The Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.
a. NCCPA certified
b. Graduate of AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies Program
c. License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
d. Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses
e. Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.
The PA has expert knowledge of inpatient general medicine and has been exposed to oncology preferably in the inpatient setting. Incorporating knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients will be emphasized in day to day management of patients. In addition, the PA is an intricate member of our inpatient PA services and will have the opportunity to collaborate and cross train with the inpatient heme onc/bone marrow transplant teams.
The PA also works closely the physician and nursing staff in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. The Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.
a. NCCPA certified
b. Graduate of AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies Program
c. License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
d. Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses
e. Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.
Contact:
This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Identifiers:
Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: MADF-2011-0001
Position ID or Job Requisition No:
UNOS ID or Other ID: MADF
City: Boston
State/Province: Massachusetts
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-06-11
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Submitted by Roger Evans on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 22:52.Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Description:
Outstanding opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant in Phoenix, AZ. The Eller Congenital Heart Center and Center for Thoracic Disease at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, hard working, qualified physician assistant as well as for our highly evolved group of surgeons.
Primary responsibility will be to support the congenital heart center, which is a comprehensive provider of fetal, neonatal, pediatric, adult congenital, and transplant care. The program is based in a devoted pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit and performs 200 – 300 cases per year. Responsibilities include first or second assisting at surgery, placement and removal of chest tubes and lines, pre-operative and post-operative assessment of surgical patients (congenital heart disease and thoracic surgical); assisting with management of patients in the intensive care unit as needed, and maintenance of surgical database. Other responsibilities include participation in quality assessment and improvement activities, identify important aspects of care, and assure findings are used to improve practice and operations.
The medical center also has one of the most highly evolved general thoracic surgical services with a very active lung transplant program. The Physician assistant will help cross cover (with an existing PA team) the thoracic surgery program and lung transplantation.
Requirements:
Primary responsibility will be to support the congenital heart center, which is a comprehensive provider of fetal, neonatal, pediatric, adult congenital, and transplant care. The program is based in a devoted pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit and performs 200 – 300 cases per year. Responsibilities include first or second assisting at surgery, placement and removal of chest tubes and lines, pre-operative and post-operative assessment of surgical patients (congenital heart disease and thoracic surgical); assisting with management of patients in the intensive care unit as needed, and maintenance of surgical database. Other responsibilities include participation in quality assessment and improvement activities, identify important aspects of care, and assure findings are used to improve practice and operations.
The medical center also has one of the most highly evolved general thoracic surgical services with a very active lung transplant program. The Physician assistant will help cross cover (with an existing PA team) the thoracic surgery program and lung transplantation.
Requirements:
Background in pre-med
Degree as a Physician Assistant
Certification as PA from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in related area
Degree as a Physician Assistant
Certification as PA from Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in related area
Hospital Information:
Located conveniently off of the Valley’s Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 650+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley’s largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph’s Children’s Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.
St. Joseph's is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Joseph's has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.
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Located conveniently off of the Valley’s Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 650+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley’s largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph’s Children’s Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.
St. Joseph's is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Joseph's has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.
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This is a courtesy position posting. Please contact Dr. Evans by e-mail or telephone 507-206-3700 for additional information as to whom you should contact to apply. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
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Main Category: Nurses/NPs/PAs
Subcategory: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
TPDC Position ID: AZSJ-2011-0001
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UNOS ID or Other ID: AZSJ
City: Phoenix
State/Province: Arizona
Country: USA
Date Posted: 01-06-11
