Advanced Practice Provider - Epilepsy Program (Full Time, Day shift)

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Primary responsibility in association with the Attending Physician, for the inpatient management of the pediatric neurology patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Responsibilities include completing history and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting radiological test results; prescribing medications; documenting patient care services within the EMR and departmental records; and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated through competency. Coordinates a team approach of treatment for Epilepsy patients. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Conducts medical rounds, oversees, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure quality care / best practices in place.
• Writes orders, monitors / alters drug therapies, and preforms other procedures within education and experience per established protocol.
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process to MDs using SBAR at shift change and patient reassignments.
• Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.
• Reviews all patient records prior to admission (i.e.; labs, consents, advance directives, custody documentation) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in State-wide Epilepsy programs, works to identify, create and implement programs that serve as early detection for treatable neuro conditions.
• Provides mentoring in precepting APPs / Medical Students / Residents; actively provides feedback and detailed description of areas.
• Ensures zero-based medication errors by efficiently and accurately ordering medication following “Five Patient Rights of Medication Administration” and Medication Admin policies and standards.
• Provides education to patient / families on the continuing plan of care to include medications and side effects, updates patient / families daily on Plan of Care (POC).
• Accountable for all standard key metrics in measure of Epilepsy program coordination. Influences quality of patient care through research. Evaluates data and updates database / patient outcomes.

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Qualifications

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Job : Nursing - Clinical

Department :

NCPS-NEUROLOGY-3100-440750

Job Status : Full Time