Advanced Practitioner Outpatient

GBMC HealthCare

4d•$82,775 - $137,824•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards. Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas. Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed. Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy. Acts as a clinical resource. Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives. Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs. Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continue certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant.
Valid contract with preceptors.
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, yearly.
A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.
Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to physician or designee. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
Documents results of technical functions performed.
Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to it.
Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it.
Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.
Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.