Trauma Services - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Intermountain Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will join our Trauma Services team located at Utah Valley Hospital, a level II trauma center in Provo, Utah. Our team responds to trauma activations in the emergency center, intensive care, and other units throughout the hospital. On occasion, the APP will be asked to assist in trauma surgical procedures. Our Emergency Department provides 24-hour treatment, seven days a week, for patients of all ages, and all types of acute medical and trauma conditions, including emergent trauma injuries. Additionally, Utah Valley Hospital is a Joint Commission Certified stroke and cardiac receiving facility. Full time, this APP will work a rotating schedule that will require some day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Shifts are typically either 8 or 12 hours in length. No required call time is anticipated.

Requirements

• Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Credentialing requirement).
• Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Nice To Haves

• Trauma or Critical Care experience.
• Masters degree or higher.
• Applicable certification from a recognized certifying organization such as American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Applicable experience as defined by position leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient's clinical information and medical symptoms.
• Order tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.
• Based on assessment, diagnose patient needs and determine a plan of care.
• Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.
• Provide for the treatment of the patient (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient.
• Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.
• Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures as defined by Scope of Practice.
• Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care.
• Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure.
• Ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with related standards and regulations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others.
• Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
• Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise.
• Provides teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.
• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
• Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.
• Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.
• May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise.
• May participate in research and utilizes evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.
• Supports professional development through research processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees