Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Rapid Response

Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the position of Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant as part of a dedicated Rapid Response team.

• Provide direct patient care to adult inpatients in acute deterioration/crisis situations (Code Rapid Response, Code Blue) and coordinate care with a multi‑disciplinary team including physicians, APPs, RNs, CNAs, respiratory therapists and radiology technicians.
• Identify patients at risk for clinical deterioration through the use of the Medical Emergency Warning System and hospital rounding and discuss with the primary team to prevent crisis/cardiac arrest.
• Provide consultation upon request by nursing, physician staff, and other members of the care team with clinical concerns of impending deterioration.
• Maintain and facilitate professionalism and communication throughout the management of an acute event.
• Ensure appropriate patient care and monitoring remains until the emergency has resolved or the patient is transferred to a higher level of care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts including, but not limited to, documentation and data collection on all rapid responses.
• Provide education in rapid response and code resuscitation to nursing and medical staff as part of the team of experts, to improve the overall process and patient outcomes.
• Perform various procedures/diagnostics including, but not limited to, arterial/central venous cannulation, point of care ultrasound.
• Maintain a level of professional expertise by participating in research, medical education in critical care/emergency management and provide mentorship to nursing and resident staff.

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant. NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and certification in adult and/or acute care. BLS/ACLS certified. Minimum of 5 years of current tertiary care experience as a NP/PA in acute care. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to practice independently.

Additional years of related experience in rapid response, emergency management, or critical care. Strong critical care skills and the ability to lead in a crisis.

Background Investigation:
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Positions are Non‑Tenure Track and FLSA Exempt, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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