Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Vascular Surgery

Brown Physicians, Inc (BPI) is a community-based not-for-profit multi-specialty medical practice group founded and led by faculty affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. BPI provides outstanding patient care, exceptional medical education, and groundbreaking advances in research with a mission to promote better health for the people of Rhode Island and its surrounding communities. A physician-led collaborative, BPI is comprised of the following foundations: Brown Dermatology, Brown Emergency Medicine, Brown Neurology, Brown Urology, Brown Medicine and Brown Surgical Associates.

This key position is with Brown Surgical Associates (BSA) which is one of Rhode Island’s largest multidisciplinary surgical groups and a founding member of BPI. Our 50+ surgeons are recognized for their experience in highly specialized areas of surgery.

BSA is proud to offer an extensive benefits package including a generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts. New hires are eligible for benefits effective the first of the month coinciding with or following their date of hire.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Brown Surgical Associates, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a position in Vascular Surgery. The position is 40 hours per week with (4) 10 hour day shifts.

You will provide expertise with office based procedures and occasionally assisting in the OR. The APP will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care from the time of initial hospital admission through the out-patient experience. The APP will act as an integral part of the surgical service and you will work with other APP’s and attending vascular surgeons.

The practitioner will also act as an educator and a liaison to other health care providers providing care across the care continuum.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an integral member of the surgical service for patients on the surgical service from inpatient services (both the ICU and surgical stepdown) to outpatient settings to include the following: conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring patient treatment plans, making appropriate referrals to other specialists, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.
• Performs procedures, including but not limited to: peripheral IV access, central venous access, PICC line placement, repair of lacerations, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy changes, arterial catheter placement, removal of drains/sutures/staples, placement and removal of N-G tubes/N-D tubes/foley catheters, and assisting with surgery consistent with institutional processes.
• Collaborates with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to provide education to nurses in the patient care units, and serves as a preceptor for medical students, and other PA students.
• Treats each person with respect and dignity.
• Participates in research studies and projects.
• Obtains training in HIPAA compliance and all other applicable state and federal privacy laws.
• Establishes annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service.
• Prepares health education materials for patients and their families.
• Attends continued education offerings and obtains all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure.
• Maintains ACLS certification.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Minimum of two years experience as a PA/NP strongly preferred.
• Vascular surgery experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Conditions common to a clinical practice environment.
• Employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid as a condition of employment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We value a diverse, talented workplace and seek colleagues who strive to better understand systemic barriers as it affects patient care and our academic institutions. Brown Surgical Associates welcomes nominations and applications from all individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, abilities, identities, and backgrounds to enrich our clinical, research, training and service missions.