Advanced Practice Provider – Trauma (SICU) Nights
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider practices under the direct supervision of the Surgery/Critical Care supervising physician and assists with all aspects of inpatient patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations. The provider educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments, orders tests, and serves as a healthcare provider. The role collaborates with trauma/general surgeons, critical care intensivists, other advanced practice providers, and clinical and support staff to coordinate multidisciplinary care for SICU patients. It also supports academic, educational, and research activities and participates in performance improvement and peer review.
Requirements
- Knowledge of advanced techniques and care management within the specialty area.
- Knowledge and understanding of customer service principles, safety and security principles, and HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to perform mathematical computations needed to accurately calculate medication dosages and assist with reports and data collection and analysis.
- Skill in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
- Ability to present information or ideas concisely, accurately, and clearly, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to delegate tasks appropriately, considering employees’ educational level, age, and developmental stage.
- Ability to work well under pressure and effectively in a matrix and fast-paced environment requiring results.
- Ability to demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behavior.
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and visitors.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job with assistive or adaptive devices or reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Trauma/General Surgeons, Critical Care Intensivists, and other APPs to oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary care for SICU patients.
- Review patient medical charts to assist physicians with diagnosis, treatment, and care management.
- Make appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
- Monitor care-management guidelines and help ensure services comply with guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
- Educate patients and families about care.
- Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to assigned patients to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Maintain a collaborative environment with providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
- Support academic, educational, and research endeavors.
- Attend Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings and actively participate in the process.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
