Advanced Practitioner Outpatient NE

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 Program

Experience :

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 :

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 :

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.

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.

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.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$38.64 - $64.33

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC 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.