Overview Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of the Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details Obstetrics and Gynecology Advanced Practice Provider Job Summary: Management of complex and independent patient evaluation and management function Provide patient care commensurate with their level of advancement; competence and privileges, under the supervision of appropriately credentialed attending Excellent interpersonal and communication skills integral, converses with patients in a manner that promotes understanding and develops positive clinician-patient relationships that helps to enhance good health outcomes. Strong analytical skills needed to study clinical situations correctly, and be compassionate to make the health of patients their priority and primary concern Contribute to the collaborative patient care, to the research, teaching and consulting of patient care and provides leadership to Mercy Hospital (MH) and to the APP profession. Obstetrics and Gynecology Advanced Practice Provider Responsibilities: Provide direct clinical services for obstetric and gynecological patients according to the established MH protocols and utilizes evidence based clinical practice standards under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending Perform as the Team Member during a Rapid Response, Cardiac Arrest Code, Stroke Code, Pain Rapid Response, Sepsis Rapid Response, in the absence of a physician Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care and demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through and adhering to MH policies and participation in continuing medical education and perform bedside procedures commiserative with their competence and privileges under the supervision of appropriately credentialed attending Devote attention and resources to provide the best customer service possible and performs as a role model of professionalism through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for the cultural diversity of co-workers, patients and customers treating all people with fairness and respect Document patient plan of care by appropriate and prompt maintenance of medical records, orders, notes and timely signing of verbal and telephone orders Collaborate with private attending in the completion of medical admissions by participating in medication reconciliation process, examines and identifies signs and symptoms to arrive at a plan of care and documents findings in a thorough progress note Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedures to patients, patient’s family, staff and healthcare students Assess family coping skills and the need for crisis or other interventions Demonstrate ongoing improvement/proficiency in bedside invasive and noninvasive procedures and maintains patient procedure logs Obstetrics and Gynecology Advanced Practice Provider Qualifications: Education- B.S. or MPA degree in accredited Physician Assistant program or Experience/skills- 2 years’ experience preferred Licensure- Current registration with NY Education Dept. as Physician Assistant NCCPA Certification. ACLS, BLS, Infection Control Certificate Salary Range Starting from USD $90.10/Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.