Nurse Practitioner Pre-Admission Testing

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Reports to the Clinical Manager of PAT. under the supervision of the Attending Physician of Record. The nurse practitioner is responsible for the development and evaluation of treatment plans for patients who are undergoing surgery with anesthesia. The Nurse Practitioner assists in the care and management of pre-surgical patients to include, but not limited a review of systems, including medical and surgical history along with medication reconciliation. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. 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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtains medical and surgical histories, and all other relevant information needed for the patient to have anesthesia during surgery and performs and records physical examinations as needed. Records pertinent review of systems note in the medical records and communicates issues with anesthesia and surgeon. . In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will initiate life-saving measures in emergency situations. Initiates patient’s status and collaborates in the development of a plan of care with the patient and family, registered nurses, and the attending physician. Provide educational and liaison supports to health care team members. Participates in the education of patients, families, and caregivers regarding any procedures, post-procedural care, and expected outcomes and progress. Interprets electrocardiograms and rhythm strips. Initiates Basic Life Support/. May perform other duties as requested, by the attending physician within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner acts as a liaison between the surgeon and anesthesia provider. .. Assists in clinical research projects, including data acquisition, entry and analysis as needed. Participates in quality improvement teams, and other committees, as needed. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

Requirements

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with MS degree.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to practice in the expanded role.
License must be include prescriptive privileges.
Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Clinical experience as a nurse practitioner for 2 years is preferred must have patient care services, procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.

Responsibilities

Obtains medical and surgical histories, and all other relevant information needed for the patient to have anesthesia during surgery and performs and records physical examinations as needed.
Records pertinent review of systems note in the medical records and communicates issues with anesthesia and surgeon.
Initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Initiates patient’s status and collaborates in the development of a plan of care with the patient and family, registered nurses, and the attending physician.
Provide educational and liaison supports to health care team members.
Participates in the education of patients, families, and caregivers regarding any procedures, post-procedural care, and expected outcomes and progress.
Interprets electrocardiograms and rhythm strips.
Initiates Basic Life Support/.
May perform other duties as requested, by the attending physician within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
Acts as a liaison between the surgeon and anesthesia provider.
Assists in clinical research projects, including data acquisition, entry and analysis as needed.
Participates in quality improvement teams, and other committees, as needed.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.