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    SLH Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - San Leandro, United States - Highland General Hospital

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    San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals are a part of Alameda Health System. They are community-based hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient services to a diverse population in the East Bay.

    As a provider of care to all patients, Alameda Health System provides quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients.

    The Community Hospitals provide services that include inpatient medical services, surgical and intensive care, 24-hour emergency services, and a range of ancillary services including imaging, laboratory testing, and rehabilitation therapy.


    We are currently recruiting for a Services As Needed (SAN)/Per Diem Advanced Practice Providers (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our Emergency Department (ED) team.

    Our team of APPs and doctors staffs both of the Community EDs.

    San Leandro has an active ED with an annual volume of 28,000 visits.

    It has 13 monitored beds, a Vertical Care Area, and capacity to expand to additional care areas during a surge.

    The ED is staffed with 26 hours of APP coverage between 9AM and 1AM (no overnight shifts).

    The Alameda ED has an annual volume of approximately 14,000 visits. It is a 12-bed department with limited surge capacity. Alameda serves as a designated Stroke Center for the System. There is one daily APP shift at Alameda from 2PM to 11PM (no overnight shifts).


    The doctors and APPs are a cohesive team that work side by side to care for patients in all areas of the ED.

    With a new Point of Care Ultrasound program, APPs are encouraged to expand their scope within Emergency Medicine.


    SUMMARY:
    Under general direction, assesses, evaluates and manages the health care needs of patients. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks.

    Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures that require possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

    Performs related duties as required.

    DUTIES &


    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    NOTE:
    Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

    Consults with physicians as necessary regarding health status of patients; refers complex cases to appropriate resources.

    May participate in annual performance reviews as needed.

    Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocol.


    Performs history and complete physical examinations of patients either in a general medical setting or within the context of specialty clinics to which assigned; assesses the clinical status of patients; establishes and maintains health records.


    Plans a program of care, seeking consultation with physicians, other professional staff, patients and families as needed or as required.

    Formulates problem lists based on clinical findings.

    Provides and evaluates patient care according to protocol's and quality assurance program criteria.

    Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.


    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience:
    Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid-Level Practitioner.

    One year in area of specialty (i.e. Cardiology, Neurology, G.I, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Hematology, etc.), PG Residency of ED experience or post-graduate training in area of responsibility.


    Required Education:

    For Nurse Practitioner:
    Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards

    Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.


    For Physician Assistant:

    Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician's Assistant.


    Required Licenses/Certifications:

    For Nurse Practitioner:
    Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing


    Possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing AND Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); OR Certification by the National Certification Corporation as a Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).


    For Physician Assistant:
    Possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of MedicalQuality Assurance.

    A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number AND Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).


    Preferred Licenses/Certification:
    ACLS, ATLS, SART, dependant on area of specialty.

    BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.


    PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).


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