Advanced Practitioner NE

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Physician Assistant or Adult Nurse Practitioner to lead initial evaluations and ongoing management of admitted surgical patients under physician supervision. You will perform H&Ps, write orders within delegation agreements, monitor progress, and coordinate with the health team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires MD Board licensure as PA or NP in Maryland, CPR and ACLS certifications, and at least one year of acute care experience

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Physician Assistant or Adult Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the Maryland Board.
• Certification as required.
• Completion of Healthcare Provider CPR and ACLS courses.
• One year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains staff to receive and screen visitors and telephone calls.
• Performs admission history and physicals for admitted surgical patients.
• Writes orders within delegation agreements and documents progress notes.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts treatment in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Makes daily rounds to assess medical, social, and educational needs.
• Coordinates referrals to ancillary departments and community resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stress management

Team communication

Patient safety

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

CPR (Healthcare Provider)

ACLS (Healthcare Provider)

Maryland licensure

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards.Education:Successful completion of Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner ProgramLicensures/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 courseExperience: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.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:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI 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 expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$39.80 - $66.26Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.