Urology- APC - Jefferson Northeast
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
The Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is...
Job description
Job Details The Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role provides comprehensive care on the inpatient urology service, supporting a team of five full-time urology physicians alongside one APC. Primary responsibilities include daily rounding and general floor work, with occasional first assist duties in the operating room. A strong interest in urology is highly preferred. The position is ideally structured as five days per week, though four 10-hour shifts may be considered. There are no call responsibilities and no weekend requirements. Job Description: Assessment & Management: Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions. Assesses for...