APP - Acute Care Trauma Surgery
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation,
we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job
openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 12 Hour
(United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care job.A
Brief OverviewThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this
Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the
Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides
routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic
complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and
through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific
functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are
established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and
approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the
IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital
and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board
Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.This job description
covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs
must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications,
and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are
interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions
to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is
determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder
Handbook. Here is a description of the various levels:Job
Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL IIIFLSA Status: Exempt Exempt
ExemptJob Code: Requirement:LEVEL I: Entry levelLEVEL II: Meets
Career Ladder criteria for NP IILEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder
criteria for NP IIILocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will do A.
An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is
competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP's education,
training and experience, and which are performed under the
supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients
cared for by that NP. B. An NP shall consult with a physician
regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP
determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such
cases to a collaborating physician. C. Scope of Practice of the NP:
Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and
health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to
written standardized procedures. see Appendix A: Assessment &
Management of Patients Obtains complete histories and performs
pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal
findings on new and return patients, according to written
standardized procedures. see Appendix A Assessment & Management of
Patients Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as
indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written
standardized procedures. see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of
Patients Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications,
according to written standardized procedures. see Appendix B :
Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs;
Formulary Protocol Orders and collects specimens for routine
laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures,
including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy,
occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations
and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after
demonstrated competency, according to written standardized
procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as
indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and
discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the
supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies
approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the
necessary tests and medications. see Appendix B: Administering,
Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol
Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a
non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a
patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in
the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the
surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during
the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to
standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub
nurse. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families,
staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a
physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and
services as needed. Facilitates collaboration between providers and
coordination of community resources. Ensures compliance with legal,
regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in
quality improvement initiatives. Provides and coordinates patient
teaching and counseling. Other duties as assigned.Education
Qualifications Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an
accredited college or university. Note: NPs hired prior to March 1,
2012 are not subject to this educational requirement. Graduate of
an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).Licenses and Certifications RN -
Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
and NP - Nurse Practitioner and NPF - NP Furnishing Number and BLS
- Basic Life Support and DEA - Drug Enforcement AdministrationThese
principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an
Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a
high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience
for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and
existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for
all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the
foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a
framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what
it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on
health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against
our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's
perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver
effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to
arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own
the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity
Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and
is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of
its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity
and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin,
political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of
any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions
will be considered after an individualized assessment of the
conviction and the job requirements.
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