Description

+ Performs history and physicals as designated by the physician.

+ Identifies normal and abnormal findings and reports to the physician in a timely manner.

+ Provides preoperative teaching to patients and or families.

+ Performs patient rounds ensuring accurate assessment, review of labs and diagnostic procedures, and reports overall progress to supervising physician.

+ Orders appropriate testing per established guidelines and as outlined by supervising physician.

+ Documentation supports a review of lab/diagnostic results, is reflective of all required history and physical assessment elements.

+ Communicates with supervising physician in a timely manner regarding changes in the patient's progress, status, or critical test results.

+ Prepares for and develops discharge planning in conjunction with supervising physician.

+ Dictates discharge summaries timely and appropriate.

+ Provides counseling and instruction to patients and or families as appropriate.

+ Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes.

+ Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations and responds effectively.

+ Facilitates timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings.

+ Develops workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges.

+ Participates in outcome management and Press Ganey scores.

+ Evaluates patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment.

+ Provides patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects

+ Collaborates with the supervising physician and/or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care.

+ Alerts the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status.

+ Within prescribed time frames, review treatment goals and objectives with patients.

+ Communicates pertinent information efficiently to the supervising or substitute supervising physician.

+ Documents all screenings and assessments performed, including patients mental status.

+ Records medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided.

+ Documents patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate.

+ Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional APP.

+ Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.

+ Identifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

+ Assists in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection.

+ Supports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies.

+ Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.

+ Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.

+ ANCC Acute Care Certification required

+ CRNP experience preferred

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