Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Observation Unit
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Mayo Clinic Join the authority in medicine and partner with
the nation---s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report 2021-2022),
ranked 1 in more specialties than any other care provider. At Mayo
Clinic, we believe there is a better path to healing that humanizes
the practice of health care and inspires hope in the people who
need it most. You will be part of an amazing diverse team committed
to solving the most serious and complex medical challenges --- one
patient at a time. Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee
benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic
Benefits . Eligibility may vary. Position description The Mayo
Clinic Arizona Observation Unit is a 35-bed unit that centers care
beyond the patient---s initial evaluation and treatment in the
emergency department/clinic. It is the unit---s goal to determine
inpatient admission or discharge in a less than 24 hour stay by
conducting further testing, evaluation, and treatment. The OBS unit
provides comprehensive care, utilizing intensive case management
and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners,
and other clinical professionals. Collaboration of care is guided
by specialized diagnostic protocols derived from clinical data and
best practice guidelines. Conditions that may require observation
status include chest pain, dehydration, vertigo, transient ischemic
attacks, congestive heart failure and others. To facilitate care,
the unit is conveniently located adjacent to radiology and has a
dedicated stress test room for our chest pain/cardiology patient
population. The goal is to provide the best patient care in a safe
and timely manner. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant has advanced health assessment and decision-making
skills, prepared through a formal educational program that meets
criteria established by the profession. Acute Care Nurse
Practitioners or Physicians Assistants are certified by examination
of an approved certifying body. Level II Requirements: In addition
to the above requirements, must meet two to four of the following:
Spends at least 50% of days based at the hospital (rounds, service,
or shift work). Performs specialized procedure(s). Provides evals
and consults with indirect supervision at least 50% of days worked.
Spends at least 10% of days as First Assist in surgery. Takes call
assignments (Primary and/or ED). Provides Weekend/Holiday Service.
Qualifications New Grads will not be considered at this time. Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner: Must be a graduate of an accredited
university. Master of Science in Nursing required. Must be licensed
or eligible to practice as an CNP in the State of Arizona. Must
have national certification. Physician Assistant: Must be a
graduate of an accredited university. NCCPA certification required.
Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the
State of Arizona. Additional qualifications Hospital inpatient or
ED experience preferred. Excellent verbal, written and oral
communication skills. Demonstrated leadership ability. Flexibility
to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs. Ability to
manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable
situations within the patient care setting. Two to five years of
clinical experience preferred. Primary care, acute care, and/or
surgical experience preferred. Strong computer skills in an
Electronic Medical Record preferred. License or certification Must
be licensed or eligible to practice as an CNP in the State of
Arizona. Must be certified by the National Commission on the
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Must have Arizona
licensure as a Physician Assistant under the supervision of a Mayo
Clinic physician upon hire. Maintains prescribing and dispensing
privileges in Arizona. Must provide evidence of application for DEA
certificate upon hire, obtain DEA certificate within 90 days of
hire, and maintain certificate thereafter unless waived by
department/division. Basic Life Support certification is required
upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Maintains ACLS and
PALS certification as required by specific department or division.
Exemption status Exempt Compensation Detail Education, experience
and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job
offers are extended. Benefits eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours
/ Pay period 80 Schedule details 80 hours every two week 12 hour
shifts with rotating daytime shifts, swing shifts, weekends and
holidays Weekend schedule Rotating weekend requirement
International Assignment No Site description Over the next four
years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the
physical and technological future of health care, through doubling
the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of
practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's
campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the
beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the
Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25
cities and towns. With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the
nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a
big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest
landscape. Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable
place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a
vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment,
professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources.
The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a
full complement of sports and recreation. Recruiter Latasha Perkins
EOE As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo
Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that
values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate
against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans,
people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable
accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are
available.
Keywords: Mayo Clinic, Goodyear , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Observation Unit, Healthcare , Goodyear, Arizona
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