Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Nebraska Heart Institute - Lincoln, Nebraska
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center is hiring Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Nebraska Heart Institute - Lincoln, Nebraska right now, this occupation will be placed in Nebraska. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary:
Assist NHI physicians with surgeries and patient care. Cover call as needed.
Essential Duties:
1. Assist physicians with surgeries such as vein/artery harvest, first assist and closure.
2. Dictate histories and physicals (H&P's), discharge summaries, etc.
3. Pull chest tubes and drains from patients.
4. Coordinate activities of support staff and identify and recommend the need for additional personnel.
5. Cover call as needed.
6. Perform various floor duties as needed.
7. Collect data for special reports or surveys as requested.
8. Participates as a team member and providesleadership to colleagues, students and other team members to ensure that workloads are distributed fair and equal and that our number one goal of providing excellenceof service and care to our patients and their families is accomplished everyday.
9. Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours.
10. Willingly shares and promotes expertise and! teamwork with fellow members and assists in the orientation o! f new staff.
11. Consistently seeks ways to improve work procedures and methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the organization.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of surgical procedures.
2. Knowledge of general clinic practices and procedures.
3. Knowledge of medical skills and terminology as learned in accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
4. Knowledge of medications and their possible effects on patients.
5. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
6. Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications.
7. Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
8. Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
9. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.
10. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
11. Ability to communicate with pati! ents of all ages in a manner which promotes a comfortable environment.
12. Ability to self-assess to continue to improve skills and knowledge in advance practice nursing.
13. Ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and act appropriately in all situations.
14. Ability to maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
15. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with physicians, co-workers and patients.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:48:26 GMT