App Surgical First Assist
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PharmD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Graduated from Physician Assistant program for PA-C OR
- Master Degree Nursing Graduated from First Assist program post APRN training OR
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduated from First Assist program post APRN training
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) if working in the ICU
- Advanced practice certification
Responsibilities
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of an APP in the Surgical Department with the ability to be First Assist in the OR.
- Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned practice setting and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated.
- Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the surgical patient’s condition.
- Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
- Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
- Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
- May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
- Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
- Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with First Assist in Operating Room.