Aya - Rochester Regional Health - St Lawrence Region - Potsdam, NY - Urology

Rochester 

*NY License in hand*
Nights: 5p-5a, 7p-7a 
Call not required 
Roughly 1 week per month coverage

A hospitalist is a physician or APP who provides basic care to patients at a hospital. While they undergo the same education and training as a primary care doctor, hospitalists specialize in hospital care. Some hospitalists may also specialize in a specific area of medicine, such as internal or pediatric medicine. 
Providing general medical care to hospital patients 
Diagnosing and treating various illnesses and diseases in a hospital 
Examining patients as they're admitted 
Coordinating care for hospitalized patients 
Communicating with a patient's primary care doctor 
Following up with a patient's primary care doctor after their hospital stay 
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, lab work, and X-rays 
Answering patient questions about treatments 

Shift Times:   
Nights: 5p-5a, 7p-7a 
Call not required 

Unit Information:  
Staff on unit: 
Provider: 1 
NP: 1 
LPN: 1 
Acuity level of patients: Adults acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems.  
Number of beds: 109 total 
Patient Ratios: 1:10-15 
Automated Medication dispensing system: Pixys  
Charting: EPIC 

Skill Set: 
Required:   
AHA BLS, ACLS 
NY State License 
Min of 2 years’ recent experience  

Best Personality Fit:  
Good written and verbal communication 

 Unit Policies:  
Clock In/out time: shift start/shift end 
Lunch breaks:   Required- 30 mins 
Overtime:   Must be approved, 1.25x regular rate
Cell Phone Use: NOT allowed, please leave in locker 
Call-In policy/ Process:   2hr notice required. call supervisor & agency 

Dress Code:  
Attires: Business Casual 
Shoes: Footwear must be clean, in good repair, provide for adequate safety, closed-toe and closed-heel regardless of the wearer’s responsibilities or purpose for being in patient care area. Socks, stockings or any type of hosiery must be worn. 
Hair Color: Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed. All colors must be natural looking. Beards and mustaches must be kept clean and well-groomed. 
Nails: The use of artificial fingernail enhancements is prohibited because they contribute to an increased risk of colonization and transmission of potential pathogens. Anything applied to natural nails other than polish is considered an enhancement. This includes, but is not limited to artificial nails, tips, stickers, wraps, acrylics, gels, shellac, and appliques. Natural nails must be kept shorter than ¼” long and polish must be conservative and in good repair. This applies to any personnel who will perform direct patient care or prepare products (food/beverages, medications, etc.) for patients. 
Tattoos: Not addressed 
Piercings: Jewelry should be conservative and not pose a safety risk. Earrings must be limited to 2 pair. Facial and tongue jewelry are prohibited while on duty. 
Other: Makeup is to be conservative. ID badge is to be worn at all times. The use of cologne, perfumes, body sprays, or strong scented aftershave is prohibited.