Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic

Eskenazi Medical Group•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN plans, coordinates, and evaluates patient's health care at EMG venues. The APRN provides diagnostic as well as therapeutic intervention and evaluation, including diagnostic and pharmacologic intervention. Performs or orders and interprets diagnostic testing. Utilizes referrals to other providers as needed. Writes prescriptions when having appropriate approved prescriptive authority. Performs office procedures within the scope of practice. Collaborates with health care providers across the health care continuum.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Master of Science degree
Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse or current registration with another State Board of Nursing followed by immediate registration with the Indiana Board of Nurse Examiners for license endorsement
Collaborative agreement with affiliated physician group
Current Indiana Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
Ability to assess system and patients’ needs and function autonomously to develop and implement programs to improve patient care
Ability to collaborate with other health care team members to enhance patient care across the continuum
Demonstrates leadership abilities by serving as a mentor to influence patient outcomes
Ability to conduct product, program and/or process value analysis including complete financial implications involved in implementation of the product or program
Ability to review/critique pertinent research literature related to specialty areas and promotes evidence based practices to improve patient care
Demonstrates excellent communication skills related to team development, group process, conflict management and negotiations
Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs
Ability to use age-appropriate and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job specific/age specific competencies

Responsibilities

Provides a history and initial and ongoing physical assessment of patients: medical, physical and psychosocial status including data from all relevant sources
Obtains relevant health and medical history from patients and/or caregivers
Performs physical exam appropriate for age, history, and presentation, including comprehensive functional assessment when clinically indicated
Conducts preventive screening and diagnostic procedures based on age and history
Identifies patient’s medical and health risks and needs
Updates and records changes in health status
Orders, conducts and interprets diagnostic tests
Maintains follow-up on patient labs and tests
Identifies the needs of the individual, family, or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data
Selects treatment interventions to promote quality of care while considering safety, effectiveness and cost
Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical exam, clinical findings and diagnostic test findings
Develops care plan and communicates the plan to patient, their care giver, or family
Evaluates patient responses in relation to care provided and the expected outcomes
Identifies non-pharmacologic interventions and prescribes non-pharmacologic therapies; identifies pharmacologic interventions and prescribes pharmacologic therapies within approved prescriptive authority from the State of Indiana
Provides patient education
Makes appropriate referrals to physicians and other health professionals and community agencies
Determines the effectiveness of plans of care based on identifies, objective outcomes and reassesses and modifies the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals of the individual patient and communicates findings and plan of care to patient, their care giver or family
Participates in quality improvement review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans, helps disseminate findings, and implements plans for improvement.
Serves as an educational resource for other EMG staff.
Serves as a member of various EMG committees dealing with healthcare and clinical practice
Completes and maintains written records in a timely fashion and in compliance with NCQA and Eskenazi Health standards.
Ensures documents are accurate, comprehensive and in a manner that is retrievable
Identifies patients whose illnesses are beyond the scope of practice and collaborates with department physicians or specialty consultants as needed
Strives for improved patient care focusing on positive outcomes and cost effectiveness through the five primary roles of expert clinician, consultant, educator, researcher and leader
Maintains clinical skills requirements based on area of practice and demonstrated competency as required by credentialing
Utilizes principles of performance improvement process to improve patient care
Maintains a flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients, staff and system
Utilizes prescriptive authority according to the Indiana statute and institutional guidelines
Contributes to professional literature
Impacts patient care by evaluating standards of care, clinical practice guidelines, and best practices to implement evidence based practice. Uses evidence based practice to develop policies and procedures and through involvement in practice committees.