Nurse Practitioner/Physician Asst-Miriam and RI Hospital #2657

Brown Surgical Associates is seeking a full time (40 hours) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for a new position in Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management. This NP/PA will serve as an integral member of the bariatric surgery team and will provide care to patients throughout their weight loss journey, including medical weight management and prescription of medications to augment weight loss. Care will be provided both in person and via telehealth and will include initial consultations, presentation of weight loss options, evaluation of the optimal course of therapy for each patient, patient and family education, prescribing of weight loss medications, preoperative consultations and post operative care.

Some management of general surgery patients in partnership with the supervising physician is anticipated.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Acts as an integral member of the bariatric surgical service for patients on the surgical service from inpatient services (both the ICU and surgical stepdown) to outpatient settings to include the following: conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals to other specialists, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.

Performs procedures, including but not limited to: peripheral IV access, central venous access, repair of lacerations, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy changes, arterial catheter placement, removal of drains/sutures/staples, placement and removal of N-G tubes/N-D tubes/foley catheters, and assisting with surgery consistent with institutional processes.

Collaborates with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to provide education to nurses in the patient care units, and serves as a preceptor for medical students, and other APP students.

Treats each person with respect and dignity.

Participates in research studies and projects.

Obtains training in HIPAA compliance and all other applicable state and federal privacy laws.

Establishes annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service.

Prepares health education materials for patients and their families.

Attends continued education offerings and obtains all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure.

Maintains ACLS certification.

Participates in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

Qualifications:

Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Advanced Practice Provider

Current DEA licensure

Strong interpersonal skills

COVID vaccination is a condition of employment

EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled