Advance Practice Provider (NP RNFA / PA) - Robotic Surgical First Assist - Full Time (10HRS)

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Robotic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Stanford Health Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Robotic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic Robotic Surgery Program. This role is pivotal in the surgical care of patients undergoing minimally invasive robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first assistance in various surgical disciplines, including General Surgery, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, and Gynecology.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, efficient care delivery.
• Evaluate service needs and contribute to the continuous improvement of the robotic surgery program.
• Support the development and implementation of protocols and procedures that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with experience in surgical care.
• Three years of first assisting experience
• Proficiency with the da Vinci Surgical System is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Urology experience is highly preferred.

Additional information

Join Stanford Health Care's innovative Robotic Surgery Program and contribute to advancing minimally invasive surgical care.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient's record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant

Licenses and Certifications

• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Pay and benefits

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.