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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology - Fixed Term (0.9 FTE, Days)

0.9 FTE, 12 Hour Day Shift - 6 Month Fixed Term

At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Role Description

The IR APP is part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team consisting of interventional radiologists, training physicians, technologists, and nurses. The APPs are responsible for examining, analyzing, and creating treatment plans for patients undergoing IR procedures in collaboration with IR physicians. Daily tasks also include management of lines and drains placed by service team while patients remain in the hospital. The APP team provides patient and family education and serves as a key communication link among the IR team and other healthcare providers.

This is a highly demanding role requiring high-level clinical and professional expertise and critical thinking skills. Applicants must be very effective communicators with strong work ethic and high regard for professionalism. Critical care experience preferred.

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level, and purpose of the job.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) positions are part of a collaborative team consisting of Attending Physicians, Fellows, and a team of advanced practice providers both NPs and PAs. The APP team is highly respected, and we actively participate in the education of fellows and visiting residents. Responsibilities for this role include: receiving sign-out from the overnight team, pre-rounding on assigned patients, developing a plan of care for the day, presenting patients on rounds, writing a daily note, implementing the plan agreed upon during rounds, and responding to any issues raised by the nurses during the course of the day. The advanced practice provider is credentialed to perform the following procedures: intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, PD drain placement, and chest tube removal.

Nurse Practitioner (NP): The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures.

Physician Assistant (PA): The Physician Assistant functions under the general Physician Assistant Role Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and their supervising physician(s).

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

1. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician.
2. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
3. Scope of Practice of the NP/PA: Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
4. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams.
5. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated.
6. Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications.
7. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests.
8. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
9. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency.
10. Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
11. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges.
12. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
13. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
14. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
15. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California.
• National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

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