Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Arkansas
Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Surgical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
Registered Nurse - PRN - PACU
- Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned
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North Little Rock, AR
OTHER
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Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Nurse Coordinator, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.Reports to: Nurse Coordinator/Nurse in ChargeEssential Job Functions
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.
- Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
- Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.
- Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission, or designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen.
- Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
- Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
- Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
2. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.- Follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age.
- Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia.
- Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient’s age.
- Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care.
- In collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care.
- Demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.
- Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.
- Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning.
- Assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
- Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education.
- Utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated.
- Participates in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes. Also includes participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policy and procedures, and problem solving teams.
- Demonstrates an awareness and relevance of research in nursing. Evaluates practices to identify areas for improvement or opportunities for research.
- Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
- Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
- Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
- Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
- Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
- Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
10. Post Anesthesia Care Unit Phase I specific duties include unit functionsaddressing the nursing process aspects of assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation as well as the nursing functions of teaching,risk management, time management and communication as indicated in thefollowing manners:Assessment10.1 Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent historyand procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications,anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)10.2 Obtains baseline pre-procedure vital signs.10.3 Performs physical exam and vital signs per facility protocol.10.4 Proficient in basic dysrhythmia interpretation.10.5 Obtains diagnostic studies appropriate to patient diagnosis andcondition.10.6 Utilizes clinical experience, knowledge and data to collaborate withphysicians and other health care providers to ensure appropriate followup actions.Planning10.7 Plans patient care based on identified assessment analysis andestablished standards, policies and procedures.10.8 Includes patient, family/significant other, legal guardian whenever possiblein plan of care action development during PACU admission.Implementation10.9 Documents all findings appropriately and in a timely manner.10.10 Demonstrates proficiency in all unit specific competencies.Evaluation10.11 Evaluates patient care goals, quality and appropriateness of careprovided and patient outcomes.Teaching10.12 Effectively explains rationale for care provided to patient and/or family,significant other or legal guardian.Minimum RequirementsEducation: Graduation from accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.Certification, Licensure: Current state license as a registered nurse; current CPR certification; ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.Experience, Training, Knowledge: One (1) to three (3) years experience as an RN. Experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, pain management specialties preferred. - Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.
- 29 Days Ago
MLT- 4 days a week
- Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned
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North Little Rock, AR
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary The (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technologist, under indirect supervision and in a timely manner, accurately and precisely performs and reports clinical laboratory test results. Assumes r...
- 30 Days Ago
Medical Assistant - Surgical Associates Siloam Springs (temp position)
- Surgical Associates at Siloam Springs
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Siloam Springs, AR
FULL_TIME
- Do you want to be a valued member of a team who plays a critical role in providing excellent care to patients in a hospital setting? If so, consider joining our team as a Medical Assistant at our Surg...
- 1 Month Ago
Surgical Oncology Position in Johnson, AR
- Archway Physician Recruitment
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Johnson, AR
FULL_TIME
- **Surgical Oncology Opening in Johnson, AR** Fayetteville 5m; Tulsa 109m * Seeking a board certified/board eligible Breast Surgeon. * Fellowship training in breast surgical oncology required. * Solo, ...
- 25 Days Ago
Marketing Assistant
- Cosmetic Physician Partners
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Little Rock, AR
PART_TIME
- Cosmetic Physician Partner is building the premier network of physician-led medical aesthetic clinics in the US. By supporting our clinics with a world-class leadership team, market-leading support se...
- 1 Month Ago
Surgical Sales Representative
- Vantage Surgical Solutions
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Jonesboro, AR
FULL_TIME
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop in-depth knowledge of product lines, market, competitive products, and other possible service lines for company expansion. Possesses and maintains thorough knowl...
- 15 Days Ago
Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs at Popular Companies
Physician Assistant- Surgical ENT
- Tal Healthcare
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Brooklyn, NY
- Job Description Our client, a not for profit teaching hospital serving an ethnically diverse residential neighborhood of...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Surgical, Labor and Delivery (Casual)
- Highmark Inc.
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Clairton, PA
- Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Identifies and manages medical and surgical probl...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant - Surgical Hospitalist - ENT Focus - Austin
- Texas Children's Hospital
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Austin, TX
- Job Summary We are searching for a Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting pediatric setting! In thi...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery
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Woodbury, NY
- Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Health insurance Paid time o...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
- Hartford HealthCare
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Hartford, CT
- Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Advanced Practitioner Benefits:...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Surgical Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant
- VALLEYWIDE SURGICAL SERVICES L
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Phoenix, AZ
- Job Description Job Description Valleywide Surgical Services, LLC currently has an opening for a Physician Assistant Sur...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology
- Regional Medical Center of Memphis
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Memphis, TN
- UT Regional One Physicians#is currently seeking a#Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant#in our#Surgical Oncology#Ser...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery
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Woodbury, NY
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opport...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Arkansas
Arkansas (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/ AR-kən-saw)[c] is a state in the southern region of the United States, home to over 3 million people as of 2018. Its name is of Siouan derivation from the language of the Osage denoting their related kin, the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta.
Arkansas is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd...
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
$105,053 to $131,102
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What does a Physician Assistant - Surgical do?
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