APP- Inpatient Vascular Surgery

General Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care in the inpatient setting. The practitioner will be an integral part of the surgical service, act as an educator, and serve as a liaison to other health care providers across the continuum of care.

• Serve as an integral member of the surgical service for patients on the surgical service from inpatient services (ICU and convalescent wards) to outpatient settings, conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.
• Perform minor procedures including peripheral IV access, central venous access, PICC line placement, repair of lacerations, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy changes, arterial catheter placement, removal of drains/sutures/staples, placement and removal of N‑G tubes/N‑D tubes/foley catheters, and assisting with surgery consistent with institutional processes.
• Collaborate with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to provide education to nurses in patient care units, and serve as a preceptor for medical students and other NP or PA students.
• Treat each person with respect and dignity.
• Participate in research studies and projects.
• Obtain Human Subjects Protection training.
• Obtain training in HIPAA compliance and all applicable state and federal privacy laws.
• Establish annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service.
• Prepare health education materials for patients and their families.
• Attend continuing education offerings and obtain all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure.
• Maintain ACLS certification.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

• Master’s Degree
• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (for NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current DEA licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills

$ – $

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

• Work Type: M‑Fr, four 10‑hr shifts
• Shift: Day
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  10 hours
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  Yes