Advanced Practice Provider - OB Triage

Luminis-Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for OB Triage in the Women’s and Children’s Services department. The role focuses on rapid assessment, initial management of maternal/fetal conditions, and timely communication with referring providers and families.

The APP will collaborate with OB/Gyn Hospitalists to ensure efficient triage, accurate documentation, and adherence to evidence-based protocols while maintaining quality care in a high-throughput labor and delivery setting.

Qualifications

• PA: Bachelor’s degree, ARC-PA accredited PA program, and NCCPA certification; Maryland license.
• NP: Bachelor’s, RN experience, Acute NP degree; Maryland license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate obstetric medical problems and antenatal testing; ultrasound as needed.
• First assist in emergent C-sections.
• Request consultations with other specialties when indicated.
• Document evaluations, history, exams, labs, imaging, procedures and referrals per standards.
• Manage obstetrical emergencies per Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, residents, OB/Gyns and midwives.
• Maintain high reliability and safety in triage operations.

Skills

OB triage

C-section first assist

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation & coding

Quality improvement

Clinical protocols

Communication

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Acute Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

TEAMSTEPPS

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Title: Advanced Practice Provider – OB Triage

Department: Women’s and Children’s Services

Reports To: Chair Luminis Health Women’s and Children’s Services

Cost Center/Job Code: 30001-41012-003047

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

The Advanced Practice Provider for OB Triage is responsible for promoting efficient throughput in the obstetrics triage care delivery area. Important tools required for this position include 1) the ability to promptly recognize and initially manage maternal or fetal emergencies that present for evaluation in the unit, 2) effectively communicate timely patient status to referring providers, patients and their families 3)comprehensive documentation of clinical care provided to patients to facilitate quality care and timely charge capture 4) collaboratively implement evidence-based clinical protocols, and process improvement tools required to deliver and advance care in the OB Triage area, and 5) engage providers as needed to assist in the timely triage of OB patients that present for care.

The advanced practice provider is a key member of perinatal quality team, is supported by the OB/Gyn Hospitalist and facilitates triage of all patients presenting for assessment to the unit. Measures of success for this role includes: timely turnaround times that promote throughput on our labor and deliver unit, prompt recognition of emergency conditions and initiation of anti-hypertensives, antibiotics and other therapies as required by clinical conditions, and prompt disposition of patient presenting for Obstetrical Care.

Key relationships would include:

Director of Perinatal Operations, Labor and Delivery Director of Nursing, OB/Gyn Hospitalists, Laborists, OB/Gyn Residents, Emergency Department Personnel and other APP’s

Essential Job Duties:

1. Evaluate and address medical problems specific to obstetric care, Antenatal testing and ultrasound appropriate for diagnostic assessment of fetal well being
2. First assist in C-sections if required to do so emergently.
3. Effectively request consultation of other specialties whenindicated,
4. Demonstrates competence and skill while performing in the OB triage unit
5. Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in the management of basic obstetrical and postpartum emergencies and complications.
6. Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans,
7. Document and operationalize all medical evaluations, history, physical, diagnostic labs, imaging and procedures, treatments, outcomes, and referrals consistent with The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards, and evidence-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliant with current coding and billing.
8. Functions professionally on an interdisciplinary team including nursing, residents, OB/Gyns, midwives and other advanced practice providers.
9. Utilizes appropriate chain-of-communication and communicates with specialties, including other APP’s, Medical directors, and nursing using TEAMSTEPPS principles.
10. Facilitates excellence in quality assurance and the delivery of patient care as part of our High Reliability Organization.
11. Define, promote and model best practice in clinical operations that optimizes clinical space and personnel for efficient triage workflows.
12. Provides optimal quality of patient care while following safety guidelines
13. Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments.
14. Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values.

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• PAs: Bachelor’s degree, graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician’s Assistants are required. Candidate must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians.
• NPs: Bachelor’s degree, RN experience, and completion of Acute Nurse Practitioner degree. Candidate must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• One year of OBGYN, surgical, emergency, or critical care experience is preferred.
• Credentialing must be obtained from Luminis Health Medical Staff Office and maintenance of BLS /ACLS/EFM certification is required.
• The applicant must have an PA-C, NP or CNM certification.

Required License/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland and Board Certified.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:Medium Work

Pay Range: $95,014.40 — $208,104 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

*Benefit offerings based on employment status