Interventional Radiology Team: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UMMS Providers/Physicians

Interventional Radiology Team: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    4 ten hour days/week, no weekends, holidays or call
    New grads will be considered if they have related experience (e.g. worked on a surgical floor).

    The posting should contain this information;

    The APP will, as part of the Interventional Radiology Team:
    • Complete inpatient consults for patients needing IR procedures; specifically
    o Screen referred cases to establish that they are appropriate
    o Obtain a focused medical history and physical
    o Evaluate status for moderate sedation
    o Review laboratory results and diagnostic imaging with radiologist as needed
    o Educate the patient/support persons regarding the procedure
    o Obtain consents for procedures and moderate sedation
    • Communicate effectively amongst the Attending Physician/Residents/Fellows, patients and their support persons, and the referring team.
    • Work with the Interventional Radiology Staff to prioritize patient procedures
    • Respond to emergencies in procedural and recovery areas

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Acute Care NP or Physician Assistant license in the state of Maryland