Primary Care APC

GBMC HealthCare•Jonestown, TX

5d•$109,502 - $164,254•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Primary Care APC is accountable for the clinical management of patients. This role involves assuming responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients, performing initial history and physical examinations, writing standard orders in accordance with hospital policy, and addressing pre-existing conditions. The APC will collaborate with the attending physician and nursing staff to discuss findings that may interfere with patient care, evaluate patient progress, and alter treatment modalities as needed. They will also assess and address the medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients, initiating referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources. The role includes writing progress notes, establishing medical diagnoses, and making immediate referrals for acute or life-threatening conditions. Additionally, the APC will perform technical functions as delegated, document results, monitor patient response, act as a clinical resource, and support performance improvement initiatives. A significant part of the role involves patient and family education, including preventative health care, current medical conditions, and treatment plans, as well as planning and reviewing home care instructions. The APC is also expected to pursue educational advancement for continued certification and attend mandatory inservices.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program
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.
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.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time in performing duties and dealing with patients and families often during stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
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

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
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 patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.