Nurse Pracitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Gynecologic Oncology (UMPhysicians)
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Fairview Health Services is presently looking of Nurse Pracitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Gynecologic Oncology (UMPhysicians) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Univ! ersity of Minnesota seeks 1 board-eligible / board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their clinical practice at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology has a clinical practice which does include both a residency and fellowship training program.
The gynecologic oncologists at the University of Minnesota treat multiple cancers (uterine, cervical, ovarian, vulvar and vaginal) as well as complicated benign gynecologic conditions. The practice includes the surgical management of these patients in addition to the administration of adjuvant therapies such as chemotherapy.
In this role, the NP/PA will:
Practice primarily in the inpatient clinical practice setting with shared responsibility for assessment and management of patients admitted to the Gynecologic Oncology service which includes the following:
Coordination of care for! patients throughout the course of evaluation and treatment, i! ncluding hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, and discharge planning â€" coordinating the continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and discharge.
Writing admission history and physicals, daily progress notes, orders and discharge summaries. Directs discharge planning and follow up. Helps to identify and implement strategies to decrease length of stay and readmission rates on the inpatient service.
Helps focus efforts to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
Educates patients and/or families about their gynecologic condition, discharge planning/followup plan, preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Performs inpatient procedures such as: drain removal, central/venous access removal and wound care (including wound vacuum).
Will be instrumental in the development of care pathways and protocols for Gynecolog! ic Oncology service line.
Active involvement with quality improvement initiatives as well as best practice models for hospital.
Participate in resident and staff education, independent or requested consultation, research, and administration activities.
Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
Facilitate the enrollment of patients into inpatient clinical trials
Position Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice. Be certified thro! ugh ANCC or eligible for ANCC national exam or through the NCCPA and me! et threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Required BLS and ACLS certification. If not current will have 3-4 months to become certified from date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous patient care experience is preferred. Experience in Gynecology/Gynecologic Oncology is preferred, but not required.
Practice Information
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Minnesota and its clinical arm, UMPhysicians Gynecologic Oncology, offer outstanding patient care, excellent education and groundbreaking research into the field of Gynecologic Oncology.
Our clinical practice is carried out through University of Minnesota Physicians. This 8 physician practice is the largest gynecologic oncology group in the Twin Cities. We provide services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Regions Hospital and Methodist Hospital. Our gynecologic oncologists cover the entire spectrum o! f practice from the most common conditions to the most complex subspecialty problems.
Client Overview
University of Minnesota Physicians is a premier multi-specialty physician organization dedicated to providing quality patient-focused care. Our group medical practice is made up of physicians who are also faculty members at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The Medical School's research facilities and teaching resources combined with the clinical practice provide us the platform to specialize in breakthroughs.
Founded in 1997, we are an independent not-for-profit organization, governed by a board of directors. Today we number more than 700 physicians, 100 advance practice providers and over 1,000 health professionals and other staff, working across disciplines in primary care and specialty care areas.
Hospital Information
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is the teaching hospital of the University of Minn! esota Medical School and a 1,932- licensed bed facility. Located on two! campuses, one on the east bank and the other on the west bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services from heart transplant surgery to cancer treatment and more. As one of the most respected academic medical centers in the nation, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, balances responsiveness to patients' needs with access to innovative treatments and technology, delivering superior health outcomes.
Volumes:
Average inpatient admissions (annually): 34,497
Average number of Emergency Department visits annually: 54,490
Average number of surgical cases annually: 23,395
Average number of deliveries annually: 2,334
Awards and Recognition:
Ranked the best hospital in the Twin Cities metro area and among the top hospitals in the country in eleven specialties, according to U.S. N! ews & World Report "America's Best Hospitals," Rankings in 2012
More than seventy physicians from the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview were honored in over thirty specialties by Mpls and St. Paul Magazine "Top Doctor List of 2012." The physicians were singled out by their peers as the best health care providers in the Twin Cities.
Ranked among the nation's top academic medical center in quality of care, according to a University HealthSystem Consortium report.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:46:46 GMT
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