Clinical Practitioner GI MHB N

Facility:      Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Per Diem      FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Weekend Only

Hours:         7:00am to 5:00pm

Summary:

The Clinical Practitioner works collaboratively as a licensed and credentialed independent practitioner with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute and sub-acute illnesses consistent with privileges granted; The Mid-Level Provider will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage their care, utilizing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions;  The provider will communicate pertinent clinical issues to the collaborating/supervising physician and facilitate arrangements for consultation, follow-up, and or intervention;  Scope of practice and delineation of Clinical Practitioner privileges are credentialed and approved by the Chair of Medicine, Chairmen of Credentials Committee, and Medical Executive Committee, et.al

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Licensed Physician Assistant in New York, Current NYS license
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant approved program with recorded certification

Or

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York, Current NYS license
• Graduate Degree as Nurse Practitioner

 For all candidates:

• Infection Control Training certificate required
• Current licensure 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

 WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking
• Works in office area and patient rooms throughout the facility
• Working hours are varied, works beyond normal working hours or weekend coverage as necessary
• Exposure to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment

 ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of clinical care units