Advanced Practitioner Outpatient

Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards.Education:Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant ProgramExperience:Outpatient experience preferred.Licensure:Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant.Valid contract with preceptors.Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, yearly.Skills:A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.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:Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.a. Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.b. Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.c. Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.d. Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.a. Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.b. Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.c. Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.d. Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.e. Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.f. Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.g. Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to 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 documents it.Acts as a clinical resource.Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.a. Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.b. Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continue 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 environment.Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time effectively.Pay Range$82,774.65 - $137,823.94Final 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Medical Center