Advanced Practice Provider (Full-Time)

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population in collaboration with the physician. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care to patients in their area of clinical expertise and within the scope of their licensure and credentialed privileges. Follows established standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient management directions to nursing and other staff. Incumbents in this position may be required to perform all or a significant combination of duties depending on their specialty area. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance program, and all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APP demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe, efficient manner, and maximize positive outcomes for the patient.

Acts as a liaison between the patient and a variety of healthcare providers, using effective oral and written communication. A professional and courteous telephone manner is required.

• General
  

+ Works with the Hospitalist Group to ensure medical record

documentation, history/physicals, and holding notes are on all assigned patients within 24 hours.

• Pre-Surgical/Acute Care Evaluations
  

+ Provides comprehensive pre-surgical/acute care clinical evaluations.

+ Coordinate outside consultations as indicated.

• i.e. Cardiac, Pulmonary, Anesthesia etc.
  

+ Orders, interprets, and signs off on pertinent diagnostic exams.

+ Collaborates findings with the primary care provider and/or refers patients back to their primary care provider for follow-up of identified areas to achieve surgical

+ Documents the history and physical in the patient's medical record.

• Inpatient/Extended Recovery/Observation Care
  

+ Develops and maintains professional rapport with physicians and surgeons.

+ Contributes to the economic and fiscal well-being of the department by practicing efficient utilization of resources.

+ Ensures Medication Reconciliations are completed for assigned patients.

+ Performs assessments for all assigned patients as needed with the clinical team.

+ Responds in person to evaluate changes in patient condition and coordinates care with the treatment team as needed.

+ Addresses urgent medical issues as needed (i.e. abnormal lab values, change in clinical status, or transfer to a higher level of care to ensure excellent outcomes.)

+ Works with the assigned teams to improve clinical care and quality outcomes for patients through collaboration with the clinical team and key staff by participating in strategic initiatives.

+ Communicate with the clinical team, patients, and families about the plan of care.

+ Completes and signs all medical records as required.

+ Works in conjunction with the clinical team, case management, and utilization review to facilitate the continuum of care post-discharge.

+ Provides Hospitalist on-call coverage, which includes week and weekend days and nighttime call coverage, as well as holiday coverage as scheduled and needed.

• Quality and Improvement
  

+ Develops and monitors quality improvement of programs.

+ Contributes to Hospital-wide QAPI process.

+ Contributes, collaborates, reviews, and/or updates policies and procedures as needed or requested.

• Utilization Review
  

+ Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to evaluate the appropriateness of admission and duration of stay.

• Education
  

+ Provide education to nursing and clinical staff throughout the facility as needed or

• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
  

+ Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

+ Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel, and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.

+ Maintains a positive attitude and working relationships that foster a cooperative work environment.

+ Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and others

+ Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using the appropriate chain of command.

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 500 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; sitting and walking for majority of the day. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity are essential to performing the designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment is essential to performing assigned duties. Must be proficient with computers and office equipment. Physical conditions are clean, neat, and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, and hazardous or infectious agents, where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and the needs of the surgical team. Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances, and infectious disease processes is a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule.

Job Classification I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

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• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) through their national certification bodies. Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Texas.
  
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and DEA certifications required.
  
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
  
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
  
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
  
• 2 or more years relevant experience and/or training is required, pervious experience in related care area preferred.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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