Advanced Practice Provider (App)-Hospital

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to deliver cardiovascular care in a hospital setting under physician supervision. The role includes assessing patients, documenting history, developing care plans, and coordinating with the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSN with Nebraska APRN licensure (or an MSN in Physician Assistant with PA license) and prescriptive authority, plus ACLS and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• MSN with Nebraska APRN licensure required.
• MS in Physician Assistant with Nebraska PA license required as alternative.
• DEA prescriptive authority certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document medical history and physicals for cardiovascular patients.
• Develop and communicate treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and manage care plans.
• Provide consultative care for patients and families; coordinate with staff.

Skills

ACLS

CPR certified

Prescriptive authority

APRN licensed

PA licensed

Education

MSN with Nebraska APRN licensure

MS/PA with Nebraska license

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing cardiovascular care services, as delegated by the physicians, including assessing and managing patients in the hospital following established standards and practices.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Performs and documents medical history and physical examinations on cardiovascular patients; establishes presumptive diagnosis, which are to be countersigned by the responsible physician; reviews patient records.
3. *Makes complete chart entries on patient transaction, writes orders and records progress notes, which will be reviewed and countersigned by the responsible physician within 24 hours.
4. *Available for consultative visits with the patient and their family; serve as a resource person to the staff and physician; recommends changes in plan of care to facilitate optimum patient outcomes.
5. * Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed; alert physician to test results requiring their attention.
6. * Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; keeps physician informed of changes requiring intervention.
7. *Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
8. * Triages patient and provider telephone calls and provides consultations; may request consultation at the direction of the sponsoring physician.
9. *Prepares and completes patient discharge summaries of patient hospital care on the day of discharge or within 14 days of discharge.
10. *Participates in management of ICU, Medical and surgical emergencies, utilizing ACLS protocol.
11. *Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergencies; teaches/counsels individuals regarding follow-up care and activities as needed.
12. *Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
13. *Monitors exercise and pharmacologic stress testing (Day APPs only).
14. *Complies with OSHA clinical safety practices as well as administrative and facility regulations.
15. *Remains current in advances in cardiovascular care and, where relevant, translates this knowledge into clinical practice.
16. *Participates in continuing education and maintains professional certifications and affiliation.
17. *Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
18. *Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
19. *Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advance Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required. Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or other related specialty area required, OR, Master of Science in Physician Assistant & certification through AAPA and current State of Nebraska Physician Assistant license required. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required. Minimum of three (3) years clinical practice experience preferred.

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 Life Support (ACLS) is required.