Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing direct patient care and coordinating collaborative patient care during assigned shifts for acutely ill patients, including those patients of high acuity and those who are critically ill. Additional administrative duties will be assigned to support the success of the Hospital Medicine Service, including performance improvement activities and participation in CQI activities.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary medical group.

3. *Performs comprehensive care in the inpatient setting.

4. *Works both autonomously within scope of practice and collaboratively with attending physicians.

5. *Works within an interdisciplinary team to formulate individual treatment plans for each patient cared for.

6. *Delivers patient care including but not limited to diagnosing and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries and conditions within scope of practice.

7. *Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity, identifying and addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, religious, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

8. *Promotes an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors and health care related errors.

9. *Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

10. *Interacts professionally with the patient and the respective family, involving the patient and family (at the discretion of the patient) in the formulation of the plan of care.

11. Develops and provides relevant patient education.

12. *Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.

13. Keeps physicians updated on each patient's status and treatment plan, most notably upon discharge.

14. Consults with other departments as appropriate to provide and collaborate in patient care.

15. *Abides by hospital policies and procedures while adhering to privileges extended to the APP by the Medical Executive Committee.

16. *Completes all documentation including history and physical examinations, consultations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely fashion as specified in the bylaws.

17. Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

18. *Covers all services at night. Evaluates and coordinates treatment with the specific service departments.

19. Responsible for additional administrative duties and quality improvement activities that are necessary for the success of the Hospital Medicine Department.

20. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required. Two (2) years of advanced practice experience in an acute care setting preferred. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.

OR

Graduate degree from a Physician's Assistant program required. Current licensure as a Physician Assistant required. Completion of Bryan credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment. Two (2) years of advanced practice experience in an acute care setting preferred. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Current NIHSS certification required.