Advanced Practice Clinician - PA Heart & Vascular Group - Jefferson

Job Details The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides comprehensive care at outpatient practice. Job Description Assessment & Management Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, and diagnostic procedures. Diagnosis Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions. Formulates Plan of Care Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implements and modifies plan of care. Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Documentation Documents/dictates key components of patient’s progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and or clinic note where applicable. Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity. Professional Practice Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students. Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice. Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization. Qualifications Master’s Degree National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant BLS and ACLS certification Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Equal Employment Opportunity Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co