Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology

Position: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology- FT Day (10 Hours)

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2661278 Hybrid GI Oncology Blake Wilbur Other PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgery/ surgical oncology team. Our specialty practice focuses on surgical treatment of patients with malignancies involving the upper GI tract, liver, pancreas, bile ducts and peritoneal lining as well as non-cancerous conditions including pancreatitis and complex gallbladder and bile duct disorders. Our team has advanced expertise in complex surgical techniques including minimally invasive and robotic surgery and HIPEC.

The APP will work alongside a team of attending surgeons and residents in a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. The APP will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, including obtaining a history/ physical exam, management of patients in the post-operative setting, evaluation of acute complaints, coordination of care and discharge planning. In the inpatient setting, the APP is encouraged to learn/ perform bedside procedures and assist in surgery if desired.

This is a challenging, exciting and rewarding position with great potential for growth and an opportunity to be an integral part of a cohesive team. The job is a four day/week, 10-hour day without call or weekends. Opportunities for additional learning, research, participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and mentoring are available for the interested APP.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. Other responsibilities include consultation with specialist physicians and other team members regarding findings/changes in patient condition, initiation and adjustment of post-operative orders in collaboration with the physician, documentation of patient care/procedures per policy, and ensuring longitudinal communications with the outpatient team and referring providers.

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…