Advanced Practice Provider

Brown Medicine•Newport Beach, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Attending Physician, in collaboration with other clinical staff, the Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans for patients admitted to the gynecology service. This role provides expert gynecologic consultation for inpatient and emergency department patients. Key responsibilities include history and physicals, ongoing assessment and intervention, coordination of inpatient care, surgical first assisting, and discharge planning. The provider is expected to communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physicians and other health professionals regarding the care of gynecology/gyn-oncology patients, as well as Obstetrics <20 weeks. They must clearly communicate with patients and their families, and provide superior customer service. The position involves identifying and assessing problems during patient interviews and examinations, ordering and interpreting lab and imaging studies, prescribing medications, completing paperwork, and formulating treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform various medical procedures such as fetal heart tones, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, incision and drainage of abscess, suture/staple removal, drain removals, cervical biopsy, and wound management. They will also provide pre and post-operative patient education, act as surgical first assist for a variety of gynecology and gyn-oncology procedures, and manage inpatient and outpatient gynecology issues, including perioperative care. The role requires working collaboratively with the supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU, and covering first call from the office answering service during after-hours. Additionally, the provider will perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary, participate in data collection and research, report deviations of normal operations, and engage in risk management activities. They are accountable for abiding by hospital policies and procedures, demonstrating respect for all individuals, and communicating effectively with diverse customers.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited advanced practice program
Nurse Practitioner: Must be certified by the ANCC or AANP
Nurse Practitioner: Current licensure as a nurse practitioner in the State of Rhode Island
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree and a graduate of an accredited Master of Physician Assistant program
Physician Assistant: Must be certified by the NCCPA
Physician Assistant: Current license as a physician assistant in the State of Rhode Island
Certified Nurse Midwife: Graduate from an accredited midwifery program
Certified Nurse Midwife: Must be certified by the AMCB
Certified Nurse Midwife: Current license as a certified nurse midwife in the State of Rhode Island
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

Nice To Haves

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
Completed surgical first assist course for nurse practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation and development of treatment plans for patients admitted to the gynecology service
Provide expert gynecologic consultation for inpatient and emergency department patients
History and physical
Ongoing assessment and intervention
Coordination of inpatient care
Surgical first assisting
Discharge planning
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