What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider -Gastroenterology- Ambulatory position at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)?
The MetroHealth System, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Gastroenterology division is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA). The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care consistent with the advanced practice provider's education, experience and certification, in collaboration with a physician, which includes diagnosis and management of GI conditions and other associated health conditions. Promotes consumer, family, and community health through preventative health care actions and through patient advocacy. The advanced practice provider may also be expected to manage complex illnesses and deliver specialty care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Responsibilities Include
Contributes to patient safety by:
As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner, you have a number of opportunities to consider. However, few will offer you the personal and professional satisfaction as MetroHealth. Here you have the opportunity to work in an academic, community integrated medical system that is leading the way to a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery and teamwork. We have exceptional providers with extraordinary hearts, and we are looking for more to join us.
Responsibilities Include
Contributes to patient safety by:
- Providing a safe environment for patients.
- Reporting safety concerns, errors and near misses.
- Participating in system improvement initiatives to prevent errors.
- Providing evidence-based care as applicable to the role.
- Performs patient assessment, documents and analyzes data relative to specialty based on patient needs, existing signs and symptoms and current patient data.
- Utilizes critical thinking in formulating differential diagnosis and establishing priorities in care.
- Institutes measures to promote and maintain health, prevent illness, maintain comfort and meet achievable patient and family care preferences.
- Develops individual, evidence-based plan of care for patient with ongoing management and evaluation of patient outcomes based upon advanced provider’s scope of practice and certification in collaboration with patient, family, and/or other pertinent health care provider(s) including collaborating and specialty physician(s) as needed.
- Provides care in a manner which enhances patient satisfaction; maintains and promotes good public relations.
- Selects appropriate communication approach to achieve desired outcomes; identifies barriers to communication; initiates appropriate interaction and evaluates results.
- Accepts accountability for clinical practice including making decisions proactively, responding to changing needs of patients/families and representing patient needs to others as appropriate.
- Ensures that compliance is maintained with all applicable regulatory agencies and laws, national standards, The MetroHealth System Code of Ethical Conduct and American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
- Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices in accordance with laws and within scope of practice, if holds Certificate to Prescribe.
- MSN or grandfathered under Ohio Revised Code
- Graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nurse program
- Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Ohio
- Certificate of Authority as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in specialty.
- Physician Assistant graduated from an accredited PA program with certification to practice by the NCCPA and active licensure to practice in Ohio by the State Medical Board of Ohio
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or obtains within 90 days of hire.
- Obtains other advanced life support certifications applicable to practice area within 180 days of hire
- Meets the requirements/qualifications for clinical privileges in the specialty/department with The MetroHealth System and must report to Medical Staff Office at time of hire to apply for clinical privileges
- Maintains a standard care arrangement and renews/signs it as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing Note: Other department specific qualifications for providers will be addressed through the Certificate of Authority and credentialing process.
As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner, you have a number of opportunities to consider. However, few will offer you the personal and professional satisfaction as MetroHealth. Here you have the opportunity to work in an academic, community integrated medical system that is leading the way to a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery and teamwork. We have exceptional providers with extraordinary hearts, and we are looking for more to join us.
