4 certified nursing assistant jobs found in Annandale, VA

About the Job MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative Critical Care team in a 15-bed ICU within a well-supported community hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ICU APP seeking a high level of autonomy while working alongside dedicated critical care physicians in a collegial, team-oriented setting backed by one of the region's leading healthcare systems. Position Highlights 15-bed mixed medical/surgical ICU Collaborative APP and physician practice model High degree of APP autonomy 12-hour day and night shifts Diverse, high-acuity critical care patient population Strong multidisciplinary support Community hospital culture with access to MedStar Health system resources Opportunity to expand clinical expertise within a nationally recognized health system Qualifications Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification...

General Summary Provides diagnosis and treatment of patients within the scope of practice as defined by all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, protocols, etc. and within the individual Advanced Practice Provider's (APP) particular clinical specialty area, licensure and competency level. Performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures as appropriate. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Obtains/records initial patient histories, assesses current health status, preform physical exams, identifies problems/needs and designs comprehensive management plans for patients. Assesses current health status, real and/or potential health problems and identifies expected outcomes in response to management plans, reviewing data with the physician as necessary. Requests appropriate diagnostic and screening procedures, interpreting the results. Writes prescriptions for required medication and/or treatment to...

General Duties and Responsibilities:Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data Formulates a differential diagnosis and establishes a working diagnosis Develops a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the neurosurgeon Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate Exercise judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising neurosurgeon or other healthcare professionalsHospital Duties and Responsibilities Conducts hospital rounds on a daily basis of all patients including intensive care units Write orders and progress notes Performs all admission history and physicals Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests, such as MRIs, myleograms, bone scans and other radiographic studies Performs appropriate laboratory and...

Will provide support to physician in the hospital, ICU and PCU. Will be responsible for evaluating and coordinating treatment of patients. The NP/PA will communicate directly daily with the designated Pulmonologist/Intensivist concerning each patient. In the event of a medical emergency or a circumstance beyond the scope of practice of the NP/PA, they will notify the designated Pulmonologist/Intensivist. Must be licensed in the state of Maryland. Training:The Nurse Practitioner must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred. Position requires successful completion of an approved Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Candidate must be certified and licensed in Maryland.The Physician Assistant must be a graduate of an ARC-PA approved program and must have a Physician Assistant license in Maryland. The Physician Assistant must be a graduate of an ARC-PA approved program and must have a Physician Assistant license in Maryland.Must have, and maintain, ACLS...