at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Sep 15, 2023, 9:38:20 PMClosing Date:Sep 30, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:STARTING: $53.560/Hourly
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL
Pediatric (NICU/PICU)
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the administrative supervision of the Pediatric Department Chair and collaboration with Attending Physician, provides exceptional care to a diverse patient population with complex, acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. The Physician Assistant will practice in the Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, the step-down unit, and the general Pediatric service settings whereby the patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity intervention, or continuous vigilance within the range of high acuity care. Performs duties within the legal guidelines of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) policies.
Typical Duties
*Provides independent care for a population of patients from neonate to age 18 as delineated in the collaborative agreement.
*Provides cross coverage in the Neonatal ICU, the Pediatric ICU, the step-down unit and general Pediatric services.
*Provides independent pediatric/neonatal physical assessment; obtains a comprehensive health history and physical; documents progress notes; prepares discharge summaries as required.
*Identifies significant health and medical risk factors and documents in the EMR.
*Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to differentiate between normal variations and abnormal deviations; refers patients with abnormal results to consult with aphysician.
*In collaboration with the physician, develops a treatment plan.
*Prescribes and dispenses of legal drugs and controlled substances asdelegated.
*Acts as a liaison and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, andhouse staff regularly to ensure quality and safe patient care.
*Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated; central vascular access, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubation chest tube replacement, peripheral vascular access, conscious sedation, intraosseous access, management of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) and Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (IPPV).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Valid as a Certified Physician Assistant
by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or
the ability to obtain certification two (2) weeks prior to starting
employment
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the
State of Illinois or the ability to obtain Illinois state license two (2)
weeks prior to starting employment
Valid Illinois Controlled Substances
License (ILCS) or the ability to obtain Illinois license two (2) weeks
prior to starting employment
Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or
the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
Preferred
Qualifications
*
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certification
*
Neonatal Advanced Life
Support (NALS) certification
Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Thorough knowledge of Physician
Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a
clinical setting.
Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and
hand washing techniques
Knowledge of infectious control policies
and procedures
Excellent Physician Assistant clinical
and technical skills
Knowledge and skill to perform
mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and
a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Strong customer service and empathy
skills
Demonstrate good personal computer and
keyboarding skills
Demonstrate analytical and
organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict
management/resolution skills
Demonstrate attention to detail,
accuracy and precision
Ability to effectively communicate while
maintaining HIPPA for PHI
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to adhere to department policies
and standards utilizing best... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
