Advance Practice Provider, Urology - Doctor Phillips Hospital

Position Summary Department: Doctor Phillips Hospital - Urology Department Status: Full Time Title: Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, ARNP, NP, PA, PAC Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s large tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips has proudly earned a Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association and Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary Under the supervision of the physician, according to established practice guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards, provides inpatient and outpatient management, consultations, and co-management of surgical patients. Responsibilities Manages patients with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and in a highly specialized area and across the continuum. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan. Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area). Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes. Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner. Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Participates in the department call rotation and/ or weekend/ holiday rounding as required. prescribe medication. Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols. Acts as an advanced resource for the specialty area Perform minor bedside procedures that are appropriate to the specialty patient population and independent of the physician Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Acts as a role model and resource person for staff. Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures. Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures. Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families. Qualifications Education/Training Nurse Practitioner MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing. Physician Assistant Graduate of accredited physician assistant program. Licensure/Certification Nurse Practitioner APRN license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board. Maintains current BLS certification. Physician Assistant Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida. Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification. Experience Five years of Advance Practice Provider experience Two years of Urology experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health