South Shore Health Weymouth , MA 02189
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Requisition Number:
R-16189
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Critical Care APC PB
Status:
Part time
Budgeted Hours:
24
Shift:
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Under the general guidance of the MD Chair of critical care and the Executive Director, APC program, the NP/PA will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Critical Care.
Work as part of a critical care team comprised of Intensivists/Internists and PA providers in a very active 24 bed combined medical/surgical/cardiac ICU. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of critically ill patients under the supervision of the intensivist as well as communication with consultants, patients and families. Other duties include admission of patients from the ER, daily progress note documentation, billing, ventilator management, laboratory interpretation. Capability of performing central venous line placement and arterial lines. First responder to "Rapid Response" and codes.
Minimum Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program
Minimum Work Experience
Prefer two or more years of practice, preferably in critical care.
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Must possess current PA- Physician Assistant license.
NCCPA certification & ACLS
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) preferred.
License, certification and required classes and skills will be monitored through the Medical Staff Services Department.
Demonstrates history of proficiency in the delivery of critical care medicine to patients of all ages.
Demonstrates history as a strong member of a Critical Care Team with successful completion of South Shore Hospital credentialing process.
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Work Schedule
7a/7p or 7p-7a
2 12 hour shifts per week.
rotating 7a-7p and 7p-7a
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant
Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)
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