APP, Emergency Department

Position Summary

Career Interest : Looking for a Physican Assistant or Nurse Practitioner!!

The Advanced Practice Provider provides primary level of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population in the outpatient and / or the inpatient setting. They maintain an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in the health care of individuals. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Collects and assesses initial and on-going data about the health status of the patient.
• Initiates and / or revises an individualized plan of care that includes immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient / family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.
• Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient response to intervention / therapy based upon expected outcomes.
• Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand; addresses patient’s questions and concerns; verifies patient informed consent when indicated.
• Documents and communicates all required components of patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Time Type : Full time

Job Requisition ID : R-30622