A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Under the general direction of the Orthopedic surgeons at Morton Hospital, and other areas as needed, the physician assistant manages patients in Outpatient, Inpatient and operating room settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals Clearly communicate with patients and their families Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician Provide pre and post-operative patient education Acts as surgical first assist for a variety of Neurosurgery and General Surgery procedures, both intracranial and spine Management of inpatient and outpatient Neurosurgery and General Surgery issues, including perioperative care. Works in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU Covers some evening phone calls, assists supervising physician with rounds on weekends if needed, and may intermittently cover first call from answering service Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician Participate in data collection and research as directed Reports immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations Participates in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
One year experience in a surgical program preferred. Ability to make sound judgments and problem solve Ability to work independently and take initiative. Excellent Organizational and communication skills
EDUCATION
Graduation from an AMA accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Massachusetts license to practice as a Physician Assistant required. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Medical Staff office ensures DEA/MA Control substance licensure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand / walk Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Lift up to 25 lbs. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
Pay Range:
$127,504.00-$161,782.40
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
