JOB SUMMARY
Saint Francis Healthcare System is looking for a board-certified Physician Assistant or board-certified Nurse Practitioner to join the system's Trauma/Acute Care group.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Position Details:
-Join a group of 4, employed Trauma Advanced Practice Providers
-Completion of an acute care fellowship after completion of their master's program, preferred
-Previous ICU, OR, and procedural skills, required
-Schedule is 13, 12-hour shifts per month with rotating days and nights, holidays and weekends
-EMR: Epic
Responsibilities include:
-Admit, discharge, and manage daily care of Trauma & Critical Care Service patients, in collaboration with the attending physician
-Oversee care of patients in the Trauma Follow Up Clinic
-Perform bedside procedures including:
Arterial line placement,
Endotracheal intubation,
CVS, placement (non-tunneled dialysis catheters and Swan-Ganz catheters),
Chest tube placement
thoracentesis Basic fracture and dislocation reduction,
Burn management, and
Resuscitation
-APP will also need to be administer conscious sedation per protocol, perform ultrasounds for trauma and hemodynamic evaluation, PEG placements (excluding endoscopy portion), and act Surgical First Assist for Acute Care Surgeons.
Education:
Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program.
Certification & Licensures:
-APP will maintain the following certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
-BLS and ACLS must be obtained prior to start date.
-PALS and ATLS to be obtained within 12 months of hire
-FCCS certification encouraged
Experience:
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [email protected].
Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
Welcome to St. Francis Medical Center
Founded in 1945, St. Francis Medical Center is a valued and trusted community resource for the residents of Southeast Los Angeles.
Best Hospital in Lynwood CA
St. Francis Medical Center is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedics, and community outreach programs. We are an approved Primary Stroke Care Center and STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and are the only trauma center in our service area. Our certified Baby-Friendly® Family Life Center delivers more than 3,000 babies a year, is home to a Level III NICU, and provides expert prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care.
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