Advanced Practice Provider

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. Under general supervision of the Attending Physician, in collaboration with other clinical staff, is responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans for patients admitted to the gynecology service. Provide expert gynecologic consultation for inpatient and emergency department patients. Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: History and physical Ongoing assessment and intervention Coordination of inpatient care Surgical first assisting Discharge planning KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals regarding the care of gynecology/gyn-oncology patients, as well as Obstetrics <20 weeks. Clearly communicate with patients and their families Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician Perform fetal heart tones, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, Incision and drainage of abscess, suture/staple removal, drain removals, cervical biopsy, wound management Provide pre and post-operative patient education Act as surgical first assist for a variety of gynecology and gyn-oncology procedures Manage inpatient and outpatient gynecology issues, including perioperative care Work in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU Cover first call from office answering service during after-hours Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician Participate in data collection and research as directed Report immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations Participate in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities Be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external) Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited advanced practice program. Must be certified by the ANCC or AANP. Current licensure as a nurse practitioner in the State of Rhode Island is required.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree and a graduate of an accredited Master of Physician Assistant program. Must be certified by the NCCPA. Current license as a physician assistant in the State of Rhode Island is required.
Certified Nurse Midwife: Graduate from an accredited midwifery program. Must be certified by the AMCB. Current license as a certified nurse midwife in the State of Rhode Island is required.
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow.
Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff, and physicians.
Progressive thinking for budget, training, and quality issues.
Strong leadership qualities.
One year of women’s health or surgical experience preferred, will consider new graduates who are motivated and have completed surgical/women’s health rotations.

Nice To Haves

Completed surgical first assist course for nurse practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals regarding the care of gynecology/gyn-oncology patients, as well as Obstetrics <20 weeks.
Clearly communicate with patients and their families
Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients
Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients
Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician
Perform fetal heart tones, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, Incision and drainage of abscess, suture/staple removal, drain removals, cervical biopsy, wound management
Provide pre and post-operative patient education
Act as surgical first assist for a variety of gynecology and gyn-oncology procedures
Manage inpatient and outpatient gynecology issues, including perioperative care
Work in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU
Cover first call from office answering service during after-hours
Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary
Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician
Participate in data collection and research as directed
Report immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations
Participate in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities
Be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external)
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed