Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Vascular) in Tacoma, WA
Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: LAKEWOOD, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY:
</tr>
</table>
<table border="0" bgColor="#F5F5F5" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%">
<tr>
<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Vascular) in Tacoma, WA<BR><BR>Location<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Facility: Franciscan Health System <BR>Address: <BR>Tacoma, WA <BR><BR><BR>Job Summary<BR><BR><BR>Franciscan Medical Group, in Tacoma, Washington is seeking an outstanding, personable, team oriented experienced general vascular, OR first-assist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join Franciscan Vascular Associates located on the St. Joseph Medical Center campus in Tacoma, WA. Essential job duties included but are not limited to: OR first assist, clinic based work, ICU & Step-down management, daily hospital rounding, and unrestricted call 1:3 and every 3rdweekend for emergent cases.<BR><BR>This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, busy practice, comprised of 2 vascular surgeons, 2 nurse practitioners and 2 LPNs. Our team is focused on high quality, collaborative care delivered by the surgeons, our clinical nursing team, and our professional provider team. We are looking for an individual who shares this view, and will fit in well with our existing cohesive team.<BR><BR>St. Joseph Medical Center is a 343-bed regional medical center and is a part of Franciscan Health System which includes five full-service hospitals. The Pacific Northwest offers a very high quality of life, and offers outstanding cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Please send cover letter and CV toThePerfectPractice@FHSHealth.orgor call Carl Cohan, Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery/Vascular Surgery Clinics at 253-426-4655.<BR><BR><BR>Description:<BR>Licensed by the state to provide routine diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency care for patients; may maintain a patient case load and have specialized training in a clinical area. Clinical problems treated by the ARNP shall include, but not be limited to health maintenance, common acute illnesses, management of stable chronic disease, minor surgical procedures, office procedures and orthopedics consistent with the community standard for primary care providers.<BR><BR>Essential Duties:<BR>* Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.<BR>* Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.<BR>* Performs complete physical exams and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.<BR>* Manage stable chronic disease in the scope of ARNP expertise, and refer patients with illness beyond the scope of expertise to the appropriate specialty or sub-specialty.<BR>* Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.<BR>* Administers medications and injections within scope of ARNP expertise.<BR>* Interviews and advises patients and family regarding treatment, health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.<BR>* Maintains and reviews patients records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts test and examination results.<BR>* Uses Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with </font></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="0" bgColor="#F5F5F5" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%">
<tr>