SUMMARY:
The APP functions as a member of the assigned surgical specialty providing care to the surgical patients. The advanced provider will be based at SJH and assist the MD with on call responsibilities. The advanced provider will obtain history and physical data on patients, interpret, and integrate findings to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assist in the management of treatment plans, notify the MD of all findings. The advanced practitioner will also assist in the management of the pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients as directed and supervised by the physicians; serve as a liaison between surgeons and hospital staff to provide communication and coordination of activities to assure quality patient care.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training that will be indicated by graduation from an accredited program of physician assistant studies and/or school of graduate nursing; Physician Assistant certification; current KY board licensure; current state board of nursing licensure; Advanced Practitioner RN registration; exam eligible or certified a nurse practitioner at national level and DEA licensure.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment, supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; ability to communicate effectively; ability to read/understand orders; visual acuity.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB (EOE)