Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Locum Tenens - Virginia-212746

Updated Shifts:July 22-26 nightsAug 6-11 daysAug 19-26 nightsUpdated informationThey include, but are not limited to, the following:B Assist the trauma surgeon in the initial evaluation and management of the injured patient according to the ATLS protocol Assist the surgeon in the initial evaluation and management of acute care surgery consultations in the Emergency Department or in the hospital Perform as first assistant to the trauma or acute care surgeon in the operating room (RNFA certification generally required for NPs) Assist the trauma and acute care surgeon with the evaluation and management of the injured or acutely ill patients throughout their hospital stay, including in the intensive care unit Perform bedside procedures (e.g. suturing, thoracostomy tube insertion and removal, arterial line placement, central line placement, etc.) if credentialed by the hospital to do so Perform daily rounds on patients admitted to the trauma or acute care surgery service or being followed by the trauma or acute care surgery services Perform tertiary surveys on injured patients admitted to the trauma surgery service Order and interpret laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies as needed Order medication and treatments as needed Communicate with consultants as needed according to hospital protocols Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, allied health providers and nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes for patients Work with case managers and social workers to arrange appropriate discharge plans Assist in the evaluation and management of patients in clinic Assist in ensuring appropriate documentation and billing is complete according to the company policyAdditional Details: B No set ratesPay Rate:Bill Rate: Target $200/hrName Clear Process: name clear through Jamie if worked with Extant priorB Sub Process:B Submit to JamieUnique/Credentialing Client Requirements: NoneClient History- Success and Obstacles: New ClientEMR: MeditechClient Requirements:B ATLSB b Must be licensed.Central Virginia's busiest adult and pediatric ER (96k annual volume)Recently completed ED expansion includes additional trauma bays (4 total)Two trauma surgeons per day and night surgeon in-houseTrauma designated OR's (17 total ORs)Trauma service covers acute care surgeryHigh volume trauma (90% blunt and 10% penetrating); Avg 1900 activations per yearApprox 1800 admissions per year32 bed Medical Surgical Trauma ICU (MSTICU) and 10 bedTrauma Stepdown unitTravel Accommodations: Will pay all travelReason For Coverage: temp coverageRequired Availability:7-7 shifts am/pm, prefer 4-7 day consecutive stentsCoverage need to increaseCredentialing Timeframe:B B 45-60 daysJob Details:Setting:B Emergency Room - Level I (State of VA) & ACS Level IIPatient Volume: Variable.B Annual number of visits in 2023: 96kProcedures: Standard ER work - Even mix of peds, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Laceration repair, incision and drainage, joint and fracture reduction, wound care, FB removal, splinting, joint aspiration, etc.Assigned Recruiter: SaraSpecialty: Trauma ER APPClient Name & Location:Chippenham Hospital7101 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225 B Hospital Details:Hospital Bed Size: 466Trauma Level: Level 1

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