Advanced Practice Prov Fellow- ED Observation

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare :

Seeking Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates for a unique Observation Medicine Fellowship. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and competency of core skills related to observation medicine that will serve as a basis for continued growth and progression of skills and pace. The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APPF) must pass monthly core competency assessments, participate in lecture and ground rounds, be proficient in simulation lab exercises and demonstrate patient care skills commensurate with working in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The APPF role is applicable for a 12-month period.

The APPF serves as a member of a dynamic healthcare team made up of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, technicians and various support personnel. Under general physician supervision, the APPF provides quality service in a caring and professional manner, actively supporting team efforts to ensure cost effectiveness and service excellence for an adult population with predicted short hospital stays.

The APPF role includes responsibility for identifying the patient's health and medical status through taking of health histories; performing physical examinations; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; management of minor trauma and acute health problems; identifying / initiating necessary interventions; coordinating care with various specialty services; health maintenance and clinical management of stable chronically ill patients; choosing appropriate patient disposition.

What We Require :

Education : Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program required.

Experience : Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice / department preferred.

Licensure, certification, and / or registration : Current Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioner license (PA) required. DEA licensure required. AHA BLS, ACLS certification required. PALS required within 6 months of Fellowship training.

Other Minimum Qualifications : Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members. Commitment to continued professional development.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number : 154097

Employment Status : Full time

Location : CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Shift : Any Day, Any Shift

Shift Details : Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays, Days, Mids, Nights

Recruiter : KARYN B FARRELL

Recruiter Phone : 540-224-5383

Recruiter Email : KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer : We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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