APRN / PA INPATIENT - CLINICAL OBSERVATION

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for overnight coverage in the observation unit. The role involves admissions, patient care planning, and collaboration with a nocturnist physician to ensure high-quality care during the night shift.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, orders, rounds, and education for patients and families. Structured onboarding is provided, with a focus on teamwork and innovative service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care settings and observation units preferred.
• Overnight coverage and patient admissions within scope of practice.
• Onboarding provided to support new team members.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; manage patient care within scope.
• Perform history and physicals for procedures or admissions; document findings.
• Complete orders, rounds, consults, and discharge summaries for patient care.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures; interpret diagnostics.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; obtain necessary consent.
• Review and revise care plans with patient and family as needed.
• Educate patients/families on preventive care and medications.
• Document care accurately in the medical record and communicate with team.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and counseling staff for continuity of care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff; participate in education.

Skills

Teamwork

Overnight coverage

Acute care

Observation unit

Education

Program Graduate

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Job description

This fast-paced unit cares for patients who need short-term evaluation and treatment, with a goal length of stay of 48 hours or less. In this role, the APP provides overnight coverage for the observation service and performs medicine admissions. The APP works closely with a supportive nocturnist physician. This is a great opportunity for APPs who enjoy teamwork, acute care, and being part of an innovative new service at UNMH. Structured onboarding is provided.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Inpt APP - Observation

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Nights

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Education

• Program Graduate

Education Specialization

• Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Experience

Essential: 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience

Credentials

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert
• Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working Conditions

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available

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Department: Advanced Practice Providers