Advanced Practitioner

gbmc; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our acute care team. The role involves initial evaluation, treatment, and ongoing patient management on surgical units in a hospital setting.

Candidates must hold Maryland PA or NP licensure, CPR/ACLS, and have 1 year of acute care experience preferred. The position emphasizes adherence to GBMC values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains staff to receive and screen visitors and telephone calls.
• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of admitted surgical patients, except for emergency admissions.
• Performs admission history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Writes appropriate orders within approved delegation agreements.
• Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff, physical and/or emotional findings which impact patient care.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and, in collaboration with the attending physician, alters treatment modalities.
• Make daily rounds on assigned patients to evaluate medical, social and educational needs.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes daily, documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice.
• Refers to the attending physician or designee those problems, which require consultation and documents it on progress note.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Work under pressure

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Nurse Practitioner Program

Licensed by Maryland Board of Medical Examiners

Licensed by Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses

Healthcare Provider CPR

Healthcare Provider ACLS

Job description

Education

• Successful completion of Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner Program

Licensures/Certifications

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland / Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• Certification as required.
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" ACLS course

Experience

One (1) year acute care experience preferred.

Skills

• Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
• Able to work under varying degrees of stress and the ability to adjust to changes in the work environment.

Patient & Workplace Safety

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains staff to receive and screen visitors and telephone calls. Trains to respond to gener
• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of admitted surgical patients, except for emergency admissions .
• Performs admission history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Writes appropriate orders within approved delegation agreements.
• Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff, physical and/or emotional findings which impact patient care.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and, in collaboration with the attending physician, alters treatment modalities.
• Make daily rounds on assigned patients to evaluate medical, social and educational needs.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes daily, documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice.
• Refers to the attending physician or designee those problems, which require consultation and documents it on progress note.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending 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 document it.
• Acts as a clinical resource.
• Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs activities to meet patient/family education needs.
• Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care, as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
• Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Includes needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.
• Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning.
• Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

• I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
• 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

Teamwork

• I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
• 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