The University of Kansas Health System
APP Surgical First Assist-Plastic Surgery
4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160-8501
Full-time
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Position Title
APP Surgical First Assist-Plastic SurgeryDays - Full TimeBell Hospital, Indian Creek Main, Indian Creek Medical Office Building, KU MedWest, Olathe Hospital, Quivira Medical Pavilion A 12000 W. 151st St.Position Summary / Career Interest:
Candidates with an interest in microvascular surgery are encouraged to apply. Previous microvascular surgery experience is preferred.The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Surgery with First Assist qualifications manages health problems and coordinates health care for surgical patients in the ambulatory, acute care or in-patient settings for pre- or post-surgical patients. Additionally, the APP Surgery with First Assist is prepared to assist in the Operating Room setting as First Assist when needed. According to their practice specialty, these APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals and families by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of an APP in the Surgical Department with the ability to be First Assist in the OR.
- Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned practice setting and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated.
- Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the surgical patient’s condition.
- Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
- Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
- Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
- May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
- Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
- Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Graduated from Physician Assistant program for PA-C OR
- Master Degree Nursing Graduated from First Assist program post APRN training OR
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduated from First Assist program post APRN training
- Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Previous experience with First Assist in Operating Room.
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) if working in the ICU
- Advanced practice certification
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts copy of the current PA-C license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice location).
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing copy of the current APRN license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice location).
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-57124Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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