Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery- McKay Dee Hospital- Full Time

Other duties

1. Additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned. 2. Maintain confidentiality of patient records and employee/co-worker information.

Qualifications

1. Education

• Master’s degree in nursing. Evidence of completion of an RN program and Utah State Licensure required. OR. Graduate of an accredited PA educational program, including National Certification and Utah State Licensure. 2.
• Language
• SKILLS: Proficient in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, medical history notes, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. 3.
• Mathematical skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple equations. 4.
• Reasoning skills: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Also able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 5.
• Vision requirements: able to adjust focus. 6. Effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions. 7. Computer knowledge with experience in basic word processing and spreadsheet programs required. 8. General office equipment and procedure knowledge required.

Characteristics

• 1.
• Must be able to think critically in diagnosing and treating patients.
• 2.
• Must maintain a positive “can-do” attitude.
• 3.
• Must effectively participate as a team member with the department and its practices.
• 4.
• Must protect confidential information, records, and/or reports.
• 5.
• Must communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner.
• 6.
• Must have good organizational skills.

Environmental factors

• 1.
• Requires frequent talking, hearing, standing, sitting, and walking.
• 2.
• Requires frequent use of hands and/or fingers.
• 3.
• Requires occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
• 4.
• Requires ability to lift and transport patients.
• 5.
• Must possess all physical abilities necessary to perform the job.
• 6.
• Noise level is moderate with constant conversations, computers, printers, telephones, etc.

Disclaimer clause

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.