Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Medical ICU Relief

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  • Stanford Health Care
Job Summary
Location
Palo Alto ,CA 94306
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
17 Dec 2024
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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.nnRotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)nnJoin a collaborative team of 15 APPs (NPs/PAs) in the Medical ICU (MICU) on a per diem basis working 1-2 shifts per month. Shifts are 12 hours from 6-6 rotating days, nights, and weekends. The APPs carry their own set of patients and will round on them, call consults, perform some bedside procedures, and overall manage their patients’ care throughout the shift. Patient volume depends on shift type.nnThe ideal Relief MICU APP (NP/PA) would have at least 1 year of experience in critical care.nnThis is a Stanford Health Care job.nnA Brief OverviewnnThe Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA 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.nnLocationsnnStanford Health CarennWhat you will donnA PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience, and which are delegated by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that PA.nnA PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.nnScope of Practice of the PA:nnEvaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.nnObtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.nnPerforms or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.nnAdministers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication. (see Appendix A: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol)nnOrders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.nnOrders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.nnPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.nnObtains informed consent, as indicated.nnInitiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.nnAs 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 A : 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.nnAfter appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).nnActs as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.nnPerforms surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.nnRecognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.nnEffectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.nnRecognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.nnFacilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.nnFacilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.nnEnsures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.nnParticipates in quality improvement initiatives.nnProvides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.nnOther duties as assigned.nnEducation QualificationsnnBachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or universitynnNote: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirementnnGraduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.nnLicenses and CertificationsnnPA - Physician Assistant State LicensurennBLS - Basic Life SupportnnDEA - Drug Enforcement AdministrationnnThese principles apply to ALL employees:nnSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperiencennStanford 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.nnYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:nnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective carennShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthnnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationnnEqual 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.nnBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $88.93 - $117.84 per hournnThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.nnAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.nnAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.nnLearn about our awards ( and significant events ( .