APP Trauma Services - Full Time

Position Title :

APP Trauma Services - Full Time

Department :

Advance Practice Provider Surgery

Job Description :

General Description : Provides primary care to patients by performing the duties of an Advanced Practice Provider and making diagnoses, establishing a plan of care, and implementing the plan of care. This position is within our Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Trauma Intensive Care Unit in the Department of Surgery.

Essential Duties :

Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote educational and research missions. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problems. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results. Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team. Incorporates the patient, family or caregiver in care planning and treatment across settings. Considers cost effectiveness and risk / benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care. Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices. Develops, evaluates, and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.). Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies. Counsels and educates patients and families. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary. Participates in quality initiative / performance activities. Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education :

• Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree from accredited Nursing Program OR
• Physician Assistant - Master's Degree from accredited PA Program

Certifications / Licenses :

Nurse Practitioner :

Physician Assistant :

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have :

Experience : A minimum of one year experience as a NP or PA preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

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