Position Summary 

Under the direction of the Chief Advanced Practice Provider, the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) will provide services to the Emergency Medicine Department, College of Physicians and Surgeons at Westchester Hospital. Individual will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation of patients. Individual will participate in performance improvement, research and educational activities.  Salary differential is available for nocturnists.  

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' history, perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory, radiographic and electrocardiographic studies.
• Review laboratory results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health, order appropriate tests and other ancillary services as needed, and develop care plans for patients.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies.
• Assist the attending physician on any procedure falling within the APP’s scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families.
• Render appropriate care in the presence of a life-threatening emergency when a physician is unavailable and document all care rendered in accordance with ER policies and procedures.
• Ensure all medical records and notes are countersigned by attending physician.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts. Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Functions within the standards of practice established by American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice. Acts within the policies and procedures of the University, hospital, division, and clinical department.
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.  
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelors/masters degree from an accredited APP program, plus 3 to 5 years of experience
• Current New York State professional license
• Board certification
• New York State Registered DEA
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Medicine, internal medicine and urgent care preferred
• Evidence of foundational knowledge surrounding evidence based practice, medical conditions, diagnostic studies and patient screening
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent clinical thinking
• Experience in working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Spanish language skills

Other Requirements 

• Successful completion of systems training and compliance requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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