NP/PA TRAUMA SURG SPEC NIGHT

Covenant HealthCare•Saginaw, MI

22h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible and accountable for patient and financial outcomes arising from the quality of care provided to an assigned patient population, primarily trauma patients. The NP uses communication, leadership, decision-making, and advanced clinical skills to improve care delivery and outcomes. The role includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data for MTQIP-eligible cases in support of participation in the Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program (MTQIP), a Blue Cross Blue Shield/Blue Care Network of Michigan-funded Collaborative Quality Initiative. The NP works with trauma registry and clinical staff, the Trauma Program Manager (TPM), and the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to collect, analyze, and submit data on time. The NP provides care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric trauma patients and interacts appropriately with patients and families. The position manages a designated trauma caseload in consultation and collaboration with trauma surgeons and consulting physicians. Under an established collaboration with the TMD, the NP may write orders and document care in the expanded nursing role. The NP works under the supervision of the TPM and TMD and collaborates with registry personnel, trauma staff, surgeons, and physician groups. The role also supports MTQIP participation, trauma quality improvement, outcomes research, reporting, and standard practices, policies, and procedures. The position requires an accredited graduate education, NP or PA certification, a current Michigan license, continuing medical education as required by the certification body, and ACLS certification. ATLS is preferred or must be obtained within six months of hire. Acute care, ICU, ED, or trauma experience and advanced degrees are preferred.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited institution.
Certification as a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
Continuing medical education as required by the certification body.
ACLS certification required.
Knowledge of Covenant systems, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of acute care protocols, medication and treatment administration, care delivery, and documentation.
Knowledge of computer programs and applications.
Sound judgment in difficult or sensitive situations.
Ability to meet Covenant’s leadership expectations, including strategic leadership, character, interpersonal skills, job performance, and results.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain a wide range of internal and external cooperative working relationships.
Analytical skills to plan, develop, and administer care for a wide variety of patients.
Ability to develop relationships and lead teams.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Nice To Haves

ATLS certification is preferred; if not held at hire, it is to be obtained within six months of hiring.
Acute care, ICU, ED, or trauma experience.
Advanced degrees.
Clinical experience in acute care, ICU, ED, and/or a trauma-focused setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in developing, revising, and evaluating multidisciplinary plans of care by continuously assessing patient and family needs throughout the care continuum.
Provide leadership in managing trauma patients and apply expertise in injury processes and related treatment regimens.
Identify patient and significant-other learning needs and assess ability to follow medication, treatment, and preventative-care plans.
Recommend therapeutics, equipment, and products based on cost-effectiveness, clinical efficacy, and efficiency.
Manage a designated caseload of trauma patients in consultation and collaboration with the patients’ trauma surgeons and consulting physicians.
Write orders and document care within the authorized expanded nursing role and established collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director.
Provide patient care expertise, family education, and staff support.
Analyze practice and design interdisciplinary interventions to implement and test evidence-based or best practices.
Lead the health care team in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient-care programs.
Prepare and present periodic outcomes reports for the assigned trauma population.
Facilitate and conduct outcomes research with staff and other disciplines, including trauma-related research.
Maintain professional development through seminars, workshops, in-service activities, and professional literature.
Participate as a leader in the MTQIP collaborative, including complication identification and management with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager.
Communicate clinical expertise and role-model clinical practice standards.
Identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects requested by the MTQIP Coordinating Center.
Attend consortium-wide and requested MTQIP-MCR meetings as an organizational representative and serve as an institutional resource regarding the consortium.
Maintain regular contact with MTQIP surgical champions and other members of the institution’s trauma team.
Prepare for and be available for MTQIP Coordinating Center site audits, resolve data discrepancies, and respond to requests promptly.
Collect, analyze, and submit MTQIP clinical data in a timely manner, validating the reliability of gathered information.
Collaborate with trauma registry personnel, staff, surgeons, and physician groups to develop and implement standard practices, policies, and procedures that support effective and efficient care.