Advance Practice Provider (NP RNFA / PA) - Robotic Surgical First Assist - Full Time (10HRS) at Stanford Health Care in E Patient Pod

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If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 10 Hour (United States of America) Robotic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Stanford Health Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Robotic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic Robotic Surgery Program. This role is pivotal in the surgical care of patients undergoing minimally invasive robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System. Key Responsibilities: • Provide first assistance in various surgical disciplines, including General Surgery, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, and Gynecology. • Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, efficient care delivery. • Evaluate service needs and contribute to the continuous improvement of the robotic surgery program. • Support the development and implementation of protocols and procedures that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Qualifications: • Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with experience in surgical care. • Proficiency with the da Vinci Surgical System is highly desirable. • Strong commitment to patient care and safety. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Urology experience is highly preferred. Join Stanford Health Care's innovative Robotic Surgery Program and contribute to advancing minimally invasive surgical care. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient. Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from th